Crate training 5 month old. by Christina (Pacific, MO) I have a 5 month old Mini Australian Shepherd named Jackson. We have had him for 1 week and 2 days. He is doing amazing in almost every aspect. He has had 2 accidents in the house, so potty training is going great! He is sitting, coming, getting along with all people and other dogs and even had a great trip to the vet! However, he is could not be doing any worse in his kennel. He is crying, screaming, absolutely shredding any type of bedding that I put in the kennel and fighting to go in it. He was awful last night. I didn't give in to letting him get in bed with me so that I could have much needed sleep! I am giving treats when it is time to go in. Leading into the kennel, as well as once he is in. I am feeding him his breakfast by placing his bowl in the kennel and leaving the door open. He has no problem going in for food! Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! I hate seeing him this unhappy about the kennel, especially when he is doing so good in nearly every other area!
Hello @Jackson's Mom he sounds like he's doing well in all aspects except the crate...if you don't mind me asking... his he out the crate a lot with you during the day because if so this maybe your leading problem to getting him in there because crates are mainly used for dogs from very young on a regular basis and they adjust to what it's for but how well behaved Jackson is by what you've said and they're quick on learning as they're a smaller version of the collie...he expects to be with you at all times and this may be why he doesn't want to except the crate