Re: bite, eat, crate & SCREENDOORS!

[Deb & Boyd McFail <bdmcfail@alaska.net>]

>
> He's also resisting getting in the crate now.  He learned the old
> throw-in-a-treat, go in and get the door closed behind you trick.  He either
> sits or lays down a few feet away when he knows it's "kennel time."   When
> I'm home, the crate's open for him to wander in and out of but that's a
> rarity.  He can't associate it to when I leave him, either, because I've put
> him in there a few times when I've been around the house.  I'm a little
> anxious about feeding him in the crate especially since I'm gone for 4 hour
> stretches during the work week.  Plus, food might not be that much of a
> driver to him.  A friend of mine uses a special kind of treat for the kennel
> only.  Maybe I should try that.....especially before he gets bigger?!

LOL, oh Lynn, he's gotten you so well trained already! Sounds like a smart and
lively pup who is definitely going to be a fun boy when he grows up. Can't wait
until you start him in classes, I bet he'll be the star of the group for sure.

Gina, you grew up some lively babies my friend!
Debs