How to crate train a puppy?

My Golden retriever puppy HATES her crate. We have tried tossing food in- even her favourite treat- dried liver. But she wont go in. I have tried just putting her in and closing the door with a kong toy to get used to it but she goes mental. Biting the crate and head butting it. I have tried putting her toys in but still no luck. How can I teach her to go in and love her crate and be calm in it? I need to know because she will be left in the crate overnight while we sleep and for around 2 hours in the day (with things to do like kong toys) Thank you.How to crate train a puppy?
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i just put mine in and take out in 2 hoursHow to crate train a puppy?
You cannot force this. What you should do is set up the crate in the room you are mostly in, cover the top and 3 sides, and leave the door open. He should use it just as he would any dog bed. Don't try shutting the door at this point. When you need to do other things, and can't watch him, then is the time to use the crate, door closed. So schedule your day around him, for now. When you know you have other things to do, play with him so he's not quite as full of energy, and then take him outside to empty. Then bring him in and crate him with a couple of puppy biscuits, his toys etc. If you have timed it right, and he's not already stressed out by being crated at the wrong time, he should settle down for a nap. Then you whizz round and get your chores done.



As for overnight, bring the crate in with you. There's no shame in doing this, especially if it means you get a half-decent sleep and don't wake up the next day feeling tired out. She should not need water in there - mainly because puppies should not be left crated, apart from overnight when she can do without water, for longer than 2 hours.



However, having said all that, fact is not all dogs will take to being crated, and rather than allow her to become hysterical in there, it's better to set up an area, in the kitchen or utility, using baby gates perhaps, where you can wipe up any mistakes easily.How to crate train a puppy?
Occasionally throughout the day, drop small pieces of kibble or dog biscuits in the crate. While investigating his new crate, the pup will discover edible treasures, thereby reinforcing his positive associations with the crate. You may also feed him in the crate to create the same effect. If the dog hesitates, it often works to feed him in front of the crate, then right inside the doorway and then, finally, in the back of the crate.





In the beginning, praise and pet your pup when he enters. Do not try to push, pull or force the puppy into the crate. At this early stage of introduction only inducive methods are suggested. Overnight exception: You may need to place your pup in his crate and shut the door upon retiring. (In most cases, the crate should be placed next to your bed overnight. If this is not possible, the crate can be placed in the kitchen, bathroom or living room.)





You may also play this enjoyable and educational game with your pup or dog: without alerting your puppy, drop a small dog biscuit into the crate. Then call your puppy and say to him, "Where's the biscuit? It's in your room." Using only a friendly, encouraging voice, direct your pup toward his crate. When the puppy discovers the treat, give enthusiastic praise. The biscuit will automatically serve as a primary reward. Your pup should be free to leave its crate at all times during this game. Later on, your puppy's toy or ball can be substituted for the treat.





It is advisable first to crate your pup for short periods of time while you are home with him. In fact, crate training is best accomplished while you are in the room with your dog. Getting him used to your absence from the room in which he is crated is a good first step. This prevents an association being made with the crate and your leaving him/her alone.



And remember that your attitude towards the crate can make a big difference. If you feel guilty or have negative feelings about it, your dog will pick those up in your body language.



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