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Feeding in crate--good or bad idea?
Macula still seems to consider the crate , at any time other than bedtime,
as evil exile. She will not touch bones, kongs, etc., I think because she's stressed--barking in a high pitched tone. I'm thinking about moving her food dish into the crate. In addition to (hopefully) making the crate more palatable, this may have other pluses: the location of her dish right now always attracts ants in the summer, and right now the food dish is a magnet for the rugrats whenever they are on the floor in this room. The potential downsides are that the crate is closer to the nursery, and therefore possibly even more accessible: and the crate is in our bedroom, which is carpeted, and I worry about how much mess might be made and the possibility of ants and other ickies invaded the bedroom. Do any of you feed in the crate? Does it work? Will this make things better for Macula, do you think? Marie |
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"Marie" wrote in message
e.rogers.com... Macula still seems to consider the crate , at any time other than bedtime, as evil exile. She will not touch bones, kongs, etc., I think because she's stressed--barking in a high pitched tone. I'm thinking about moving her food dish into the crate. In addition to (hopefully) making the crate more palatable, this may have other pluses: the location of her dish right now always attracts ants in the summer, and right now the food dish is a magnet for the rugrats whenever they are on the floor in this room. The potential downsides are that the crate is closer to the nursery, and therefore possibly even more accessible: and the crate is in our bedroom, which is carpeted, and I worry about how much mess might be made and the possibility of ants and other ickies invaded the bedroom. Do any of you feed in the crate? Does it work? Will this make things better for Macula, do you think? Does Macula need to be in the crate? I feed in the crate when I have a new foster dog but that's the only time. If ants & kidlets are a problem, put the bowl up on top of the crate, or the counter. This won't work well if you're free-feeding but it'll work to help ween her onto scheduled feedings. Like feeding her when you fee the kids. They're probably in high chairs so they can't bother her or the food. I don't have any advice on getting a reluctant dog to accept the crate after long-term attempts. All the dogs I've had have taken to crating right away. With the exception of two who had severe confinement anxiety, all the others not only go in quietly but they nap in their crates at every opportunity. In this aspect, my breed is easy. -- Tara |
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"Marie" wrote in message
e.rogers.com... Macula still seems to consider the crate , at any time other than bedtime, as evil exile. She will not touch bones, kongs, etc., I think because she's stressed--barking in a high pitched tone. I'm thinking about moving her food dish into the crate. In addition to (hopefully) making the crate more palatable, this may have other pluses: the location of her dish right now always attracts ants in the summer, and right now the food dish is a magnet for the rugrats whenever they are on the floor in this room. The potential downsides are that the crate is closer to the nursery, and therefore possibly even more accessible: and the crate is in our bedroom, which is carpeted, and I worry about how much mess might be made and the possibility of ants and other ickies invaded the bedroom. Do any of you feed in the crate? Does it work? Will this make things better for Macula, do you think? Does Macula need to be in the crate? I feed in the crate when I have a new foster dog but that's the only time. If ants & kidlets are a problem, put the bowl up on top of the crate, or the counter. This won't work well if you're free-feeding but it'll work to help ween her onto scheduled feedings. Like feeding her when you fee the kids. They're probably in high chairs so they can't bother her or the food. I don't have any advice on getting a reluctant dog to accept the crate after long-term attempts. All the dogs I've had have taken to crating right away. With the exception of two who had severe confinement anxiety, all the others not only go in quietly but they nap in their crates at every opportunity. In this aspect, my breed is easy. -- Tara |
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"Marie" wrote in message
e.rogers.com... Macula still seems to consider the crate , at any time other than bedtime, as evil exile. She will not touch bones, kongs, etc., I think because she's stressed--barking in a high pitched tone. I'm thinking about moving her food dish into the crate. In addition to (hopefully) making the crate more palatable, this may have other pluses: the location of her dish right now always attracts ants in the summer, and right now the food dish is a magnet for the rugrats whenever they are on the floor in this room. The potential downsides are that the crate is closer to the nursery, and therefore possibly even more accessible: and the crate is in our bedroom, which is carpeted, and I worry about how much mess might be made and the possibility of ants and other ickies invaded the bedroom. Do any of you feed in the crate? Does it work? Will this make things better for Macula, do you think? Does Macula need to be in the crate? I feed in the crate when I have a new foster dog but that's the only time. If ants & kidlets are a problem, put the bowl up on top of the crate, or the counter. This won't work well if you're free-feeding but it'll work to help ween her onto scheduled feedings. Like feeding her when you fee the kids. They're probably in high chairs so they can't bother her or the food. I don't have any advice on getting a reluctant dog to accept the crate after long-term attempts. All the dogs I've had have taken to crating right away. With the exception of two who had severe confinement anxiety, all the others not only go in quietly but they nap in their crates at every opportunity. In this aspect, my breed is easy. -- Tara |
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"Marie" wrote in message
e.rogers.com... Macula still seems to consider the crate , at any time other than bedtime, as evil exile. She will not touch bones, kongs, etc., I think because she's stressed--barking in a high pitched tone. I'm thinking about moving her food dish into the crate. In addition to (hopefully) making the crate more palatable, this may have other pluses: the location of her dish right now always attracts ants in the summer, and right now the food dish is a magnet for the rugrats whenever they are on the floor in this room. The potential downsides are that the crate is closer to the nursery, and therefore possibly even more accessible: and the crate is in our bedroom, which is carpeted, and I worry about how much mess might be made and the possibility of ants and other ickies invaded the bedroom. Do any of you feed in the crate? Does it work? Will this make things better for Macula, do you think? Does Macula need to be in the crate? I feed in the crate when I have a new foster dog but that's the only time. If ants & kidlets are a problem, put the bowl up on top of the crate, or the counter. This won't work well if you're free-feeding but it'll work to help ween her onto scheduled feedings. Like feeding her when you fee the kids. They're probably in high chairs so they can't bother her or the food. I don't have any advice on getting a reluctant dog to accept the crate after long-term attempts. All the dogs I've had have taken to crating right away. With the exception of two who had severe confinement anxiety, all the others not only go in quietly but they nap in their crates at every opportunity. In this aspect, my breed is easy. -- Tara |
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"Marie" wrote in message e.rogers.com... Macula still seems to consider the crate , at any time other than bedtime, as evil exile. She will not touch bones, kongs, etc., I think because she's stressed--barking in a high pitched tone. I'm thinking about moving her food dish into the crate. In addition to the food, you should also move the water in there. Then you should put something in there for the urine. Then add something for the dog to **** in. Then you should cover the crate so the dog can't be seen. The perfect! Now you have the dog that you don't want in the first place all in a tiny little corner. In addition to (hopefully) making the crate more palatable, this may have other pluses: the location of her dish right now always attracts ants in the summer, and right now the food dish is a magnet for the rugrats whenever they are on the floor in this room. The potential downsides are that the crate is closer to the nursery, and therefore possibly even more accessible: and the crate is in our bedroom, which is carpeted, and I worry about how much mess might be made and the possibility of ants and other ickies invaded the bedroom. Oh my goodness. Never thought about those little creatures that hang around domestic animals!! Maybe you ought to get rid of that poor unwanted animal if it's freaking you out so much!!! Do any of you feed in the crate? Does it work? Will this make things better for Macula, do you think? Marie |
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"Marie" wrote in message e.rogers.com... Macula still seems to consider the crate , at any time other than bedtime, as evil exile. She will not touch bones, kongs, etc., I think because she's stressed--barking in a high pitched tone. I'm thinking about moving her food dish into the crate. In addition to the food, you should also move the water in there. Then you should put something in there for the urine. Then add something for the dog to **** in. Then you should cover the crate so the dog can't be seen. The perfect! Now you have the dog that you don't want in the first place all in a tiny little corner. In addition to (hopefully) making the crate more palatable, this may have other pluses: the location of her dish right now always attracts ants in the summer, and right now the food dish is a magnet for the rugrats whenever they are on the floor in this room. The potential downsides are that the crate is closer to the nursery, and therefore possibly even more accessible: and the crate is in our bedroom, which is carpeted, and I worry about how much mess might be made and the possibility of ants and other ickies invaded the bedroom. Oh my goodness. Never thought about those little creatures that hang around domestic animals!! Maybe you ought to get rid of that poor unwanted animal if it's freaking you out so much!!! Do any of you feed in the crate? Does it work? Will this make things better for Macula, do you think? Marie |
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"Marie" wrote in message e.rogers.com... Macula still seems to consider the crate , at any time other than bedtime, as evil exile. She will not touch bones, kongs, etc., I think because she's stressed--barking in a high pitched tone. I'm thinking about moving her food dish into the crate. In addition to the food, you should also move the water in there. Then you should put something in there for the urine. Then add something for the dog to **** in. Then you should cover the crate so the dog can't be seen. The perfect! Now you have the dog that you don't want in the first place all in a tiny little corner. In addition to (hopefully) making the crate more palatable, this may have other pluses: the location of her dish right now always attracts ants in the summer, and right now the food dish is a magnet for the rugrats whenever they are on the floor in this room. The potential downsides are that the crate is closer to the nursery, and therefore possibly even more accessible: and the crate is in our bedroom, which is carpeted, and I worry about how much mess might be made and the possibility of ants and other ickies invaded the bedroom. Oh my goodness. Never thought about those little creatures that hang around domestic animals!! Maybe you ought to get rid of that poor unwanted animal if it's freaking you out so much!!! Do any of you feed in the crate? Does it work? Will this make things better for Macula, do you think? Marie |
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"Marie" wrote in message e.rogers.com... Macula still seems to consider the crate , at any time other than bedtime, as evil exile. She will not touch bones, kongs, etc., I think because she's stressed--barking in a high pitched tone. I'm thinking about moving her food dish into the crate. In addition to the food, you should also move the water in there. Then you should put something in there for the urine. Then add something for the dog to **** in. Then you should cover the crate so the dog can't be seen. The perfect! Now you have the dog that you don't want in the first place all in a tiny little corner. In addition to (hopefully) making the crate more palatable, this may have other pluses: the location of her dish right now always attracts ants in the summer, and right now the food dish is a magnet for the rugrats whenever they are on the floor in this room. The potential downsides are that the crate is closer to the nursery, and therefore possibly even more accessible: and the crate is in our bedroom, which is carpeted, and I worry about how much mess might be made and the possibility of ants and other ickies invaded the bedroom. Oh my goodness. Never thought about those little creatures that hang around domestic animals!! Maybe you ought to get rid of that poor unwanted animal if it's freaking you out so much!!! Do any of you feed in the crate? Does it work? Will this make things better for Macula, do you think? Marie |
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In article gers.com,
Marie wrote: Do any of you feed in the crate? I crate feed with the doors open. It guarantees that there will be no issues around food, which can be a problem with super-defensive Duncan, who worries that other dogs will take his food away even when they're showing no interest whatsoever. Also, and I think this is closer to what you were asking about, Emmett was terrified of being crated when he was a puppy, and crate feeding solved the problem. If you try it I'd start with *fabulous* food. -- Melinda Shore - Software longa, hardware brevis - Halliburton did more than $30 million dollars business with Saddam in the late 1990s |
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