Is your dog unwieldy during your absence? He screams, barks, destroys, stresses, etc.? Do you no longer know how to do it and need a quick and efficient solution? The question of putting your dog in a cage when you're gone then arises, but is that really a good idea?
Put your dog in a cage, a good idea under certain conditions
First, putting your dog in a cage can never be the only solution.
In addition, positive habituation must necessarily be upstream.
If your dog behaves badly during your absence, one solution may be to put him in a cage. But this MUST be accompanied by comprehensive work.
Your dog may not be able to cope with your absence because he is anxious, or because he needs to learn to deal better with his frustration. In any case, it will begin with the identification of the cause of the disturbing behavior. Then it will be necessary to create a work plan that is suitable for your dog, possibly with the help of a professional behaviorist trainer, to finally solve the problem and thus allow your dog to feel better, and you too. at the same time!
Therefore, it can be of great interest to put your dog in a cage when you are away, as this will reduce its place and thus make it safer. In addition, it is important to accustom him positively to this space, so that it is a pleasure for him to go there. In fact, the cage should never be a punishment for your dog!
How can you get your dog used to the cage in a positive way?
In order for your dog to get used to the cage positively, you must first have the right equipment:
A cage of good size: your dog should be able to lie down, turn completely, and stand upright
A cozy pillow: this room should be comfortable and pleasant for your dog
Kong-type treats and professional toys to get him used to positive
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Therefore, in order to begin habituation, it is necessary to follow certain steps:
Step 1: Start by teaching your dog that this room is pleasant.
You can help yourself with treats and toys to do this: encourage your dog to get into his box by organizing the treats and congratulating him on entering. First, do not try to close the door. Just teach your dog that when he's in his box, beautiful things happen! In addition, you can gradually specify a word such as "your place", so that your dog knows how to get to his box if he only points to it afterward.
Step 2: Close the cage door and reinforce this room positively.
The second step is to teach your dog to stay with the door closed for a few minutes. You can still give him treats through the door or offer him a toy with treats / a chewing bone. The idea is to get him positively used to stay in this cage and nothing like food for it!
Step 3: Gradually increase the time you spend in the cage ... always positive!
Finally, the last step will be to move away from your dog and change the room. While you're away, make sure your dog is busy eating his treats, and if he screams when he sees you go, don't try to come back right away.
On the other hand, if your dog has a great fear of being alone, working on your relationship and setting up an emotional detachment will be crucial!
Finally, if all goes well, you can then increase the time in the cage more and more.
Attention: You should not leave your dog in the cage for more than 3 or 4 hours!
Finally, a little tip to help you: before you get used to a box or an absence, you should take your dog for a walk so that he is completely relaxed and ready to rest. Be sure to moisten it well if you've obviously taken a sporty ride!
Is the cage only when you are gone?
Ideally, this room should become your dog's reference point, so that the door to the box is always open when you are present so that your dog can walk at will. In addition, it will also be possible to ask your dog to go into its box when guests come home, for example, especially if your dog is particularly excited, or at other times in life.
- A reminder of safety instructions
- Choose a comfortable and large enough cage for your dog
- Never use the cage to punish your dog ""
- Gradually and positively get used to this space before leaving your dog there
- Never leave your dog in a cage for more than 3 or 4 hours
- Remember to walk your dog before asking him to go to the cashier
- The doors of the cage must remain open daily
- Set up extra work for your dog if he has behavioral problems such as separation anxiety or other
The cage, subject of"torture"?
As you can see, everything is a matter of conditioning. If your dog is positively used to this object and only has good experiences inside, then no: the cage will not be a torture object at all! On the contrary, it will be soothing and pleasant for your dog. So it depends on what you use it for!
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In fact, it is often difficult to find a cage that fits into the "backdrop" of our living room. Therefore, when we came across this cage with Clementine, we took the opportunity to test it, and we were not disappointed!
My dog, Pipoule, loves her so much that I have to "force" her to go outside in the morning because she doesn't want to get out! One thing I personally like very much is the cupboard at the side of the box, with which I can store all my dog's things. So in conclusion I find this model cage/kennel Fido Studio very practical and very beautiful!
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