[derby98]

I've had our male GSD pup "Diego" for a couple of days. He is great overall, no major issues. He sleeps in his crate overnight & is potty trained (fingers crossed)
The only problem I have is when he goes in to his crate he barks & whines up a storm for about 15 minutes none stop. He does settle down though. I also have a chain link pen in the backyard (8 x 12) whenever i place him in there the barks none stop. I only took him out when he eventually stopped barking.
Will this eventually seize as he realizes the barking does no good? We do ignore him when he is barking.

Booey

 

[derby98]

I'd like to think i'm a little smarter than that. I would'nt leave a 9 week ole pup in the yard unsupervised. I placed him in the kennel whilst mowing the lawn & cleaning the yard. Gotta get him used to the sounds of the mower etc...

I guess there is hope as today, since posting my message he has barked & whined for 10 minutes not 15 like yesterday. I guess I'll take the 10 & hope for 5 minutes tomorrow & then 0 minutes the day after?

Thanks all
Booey

 

[derby98]

Just an update. I just placed Diego in his crate after a little playtime & he put up ZERO fuss. Not a wimper not a sound! I went to the kitchen to get him a treat & got side tracked as the phone rang. 5 minutes later he is fast asleep!
Let's hope this is the beginning of good things!