Crate Training Issues

[blacksnow]

Puppy is currently 12 weeks old, and I am still having issues with the crate.

Once the crate is closed he will bark non-stop for 10-20 minutes. After this period all is fine until he is let back out.

I am moving into an apartment complex tomorrow and really need to figure out how to stop this.

I already feed him in the kennel with the door open. I randomly put him in at different times to avoid him thinking I am leaving or that he will be in for a long duration. Past 2 weeks I will put him in the kennel and sit right infront and reward him for being quiet. Unfortunately none of this appears to have helped the situation.


Thank you in advance

[s14roller]

Have you given it treats and also fed it in the crate? You need to associate the crate as it's den and safe area.

I used to feed it meals in the crate, give it treats in the crate, etc.

Mine will go into the crate on her own when she gets tired...