Dog Barking in the Crate?

If your dog is barking in the crate, know that it is a very common behavioral problem. Most of the time this type of behavior is attributed to improper training on your part.

But there are some easy solutions that you can use to get immediate relief from this problem.

Why They Bark

First of all, realize that your dog is merely barking to get attention and likely to get out of the crate itself. Most dog owners unknowingly reinforce this behavior because when their dog started barking, they immediately go over to the crate and pet the dog.

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Thus, the dog gets a positive reward out of this behavior, and so the barking in the crate continues and seems to be getting worse.

Start Over

In order to break bad habits you need to start your crate training over from the beginning.

This means you must make your dog find the crate more attractive again. First of all put it in a better location where your dog will walk past it quite often during the day. Next, make it even more attractive to him by putting his favorite toys in it and maybe a more comfortable blanket.

Your dog should actually want to go in his crate because it is a safe haven.

Additional Tips

> Most dogs will stop barking if they cannot see you. You might want to try limiting their view of you at night by placing cardboard or a blanket in front of the crate.

> Barking is usually a sign of excess energy. Before placing your dog in the crate take your dog for a run or for a walk around the neighborhood. If the dog is tired, it's much less likely to bark and would just as soon rather sleep.

> If you do need additional help, consult a professional dog trainer, or buy yourself a good dog training book, like Secrets to Dog Training.