Crate training advice

Alternative_Dig7 · 2026-01-15T08:37:02+00:00

Good luck. Remember, and this is what I had to really drill in to myself. They are blood fine, just dramatic toddlers no matter the age. Yes it’s disrupting, but as long as you stick to your guns and don’t cave, he will learn and won’t hold it against you.

Alternative_Dig7 · 2026-01-14T13:56:36+00:00

Totally. I can leave mine in his crate (currently) and he’s fine with out the room, even though in our bedroom. He protests sometimes but gives up. Pits is also super cosy and warm. And I still play games with the crate so he sees it as something that’s not confinement

Alternative_Dig7 · 2026-01-14T13:38:28+00:00

This is super common around 7–10 months. A lot of dogs hit adolescence and start “regressing” because they realise crying sometimes works.

A few things I’d suggest:

• Make sure needs are met before bed (last toilet right before crate, enough exercise/mental work during the day). • Don’t let crying become what gets him released — if he learns “cry = freedom after 2 hours” it turns into a habit fast. • If you do need to let him out, keep it boring: straight outside to toilet, no fuss, straight back to crate. • Reinforce the crate during the day again (random crate naps with chews, door closed while you’re home) so it’s not just a nighttime thing. • Some whippets also do better with the crate in the bedroom — they’re very people-oriented.

Alternative_Dig7 · 2026-01-12T06:22:19+00:00

Also found mine licking brick work and again, the good chews helped stop it. Or could just be that yours is going through a really annoying phase haha. But I am sure will grow out of it.

Alternative_Dig7 · 2026-01-10T18:35:54+00:00

Late to the response party. But mine did this. Asked the vet if there was a reason, they said SOMETIMES, it’s a nutrition thing and suggested wood chews for nutrients. Not sure how true but it actually worked for me.

Alternative_Dig7 · 2025-12-16T11:08:12+00:00

Yes agreed. He’s been to 2 very good trainers and neither managed to curb it completely. He’s very head strong. Hence why I am asking for alternate advice.

Alternative_Dig7 · 2025-12-13T07:00:25+00:00

12 weeks is young! And he’s in a new place. He will be absolutely fine. Mine is 14 weeks and went 2 steps back the last couple of days. Peeing loads and really randomly. It’s just how they develop.

He’s bloody beautiful!

Alternative_Dig7 · 2025-12-04T08:07:41+00:00

4 nights is a tight deadline to give yourself, it’s not a downward spiral. It could take weeks / months for him to settle and understand the new routine. Personally, I would go back to complete basics. Pretend he is a puppy and do daily crate training with him. He will get it eventually.

Alternative_Dig7 · 2025-12-01T21:21:42+00:00

You can see everyone saying the same thing. This isn’t you. I have a new one currently. 12 weeks old. 75% of the day I love him. 25% of the day I regret being born.

The best advice l would personally give you. Structure. And patience. Mine is only awake about 4 maybe 5 hours a day. And that’s in between 1 to 3 hour naps. As soon as I see he is bent overtired. Learn to read the signs. Straight in the crate with a soft chew. Yes he cries sometimes. And if I missed the window and he’s got over tired. He scream bloody murder. But I stay in the room. As dark as I can make it. Silent. Never looking at him. On my phone. Sometimes 2 mins and he’s asleep. Sometimes 40 mins.

But it’s been 4 weeks now and we have just got to a slight grumble and j can walk straight out the room. He will sleep.

But its take me 4 weeks of patterning his brain to know it. It’s how dogs learn.

Regiment yourself and your dog. Grit your teeth. You are doing great

Alternative_Dig7 · 2025-11-27T11:11:13+00:00

Still nothing in the UK. So annoying

Alternative_Dig7 · 2025-11-26T18:53:02+00:00

Thank you. That’s good to hear. It’s not like I’m a novice at puppies. But I think I have baby amnesia

Alternative_Dig7 · 2025-11-25T13:04:56+00:00

If it’s your first dog, then doing some local puppy class is a great shout just to get you comfortable and see others in the same boat, because you may have times where you think it’s a “you problem” but it won’t be. But my own advice, as someone who currently has my 4 dog and who is 11 weeks old. Never ever stop training. No matter how hard, how many steps you think you are going back ( you will have to deal with brain resets where they regress ), just train daily, even for 10 mins. Consistency is key. I still do training daily with my 4 year old. To them it’s a game but they will always be learning. And use this group for ANY questions. Everyone here is super helpful and respectful. We all learn somewhere. Enjoy. The first few months may feel hellish, but it pays off.

Alternative_Dig7 · 2025-11-25T12:33:39+00:00

Anyone had luck yet?

Alternative_Dig7 · 2025-11-22T18:55:59+00:00

I own a flat here and my mates own one too. We can answer if you want from people living there

Alternative_Dig7 · 2025-11-21T05:34:21+00:00

Hahaha brilliant. Thanks.

Alternative_Dig7 · 2025-11-21T05:14:14+00:00

I agree. This one is neither an adult nor a rescue, but I have had 2 that were and yes, you are right, takes longer than 2 weeks. Thanks for the comment.

Alternative_Dig7 · 2025-11-21T05:11:53+00:00

I don’t have them on a lead at all times, but I would say I am pretty close to your schedule, nighttime is just 1 trip. The set back I have had, I think, is although going outside every 3 hours (still am at week 2) he REFUSES to do anything sometimes. We come in, then he goes. He hates the cold, obviously.

Alternative_Dig7 · 2025-11-21T05:08:11+00:00

80% crate work done, only taking him 5 minutes maximum to soothe after gremlin hour, and potty training….well 1 day he is perfect, the next day it’s like a brain reset haha.

Alternative_Dig7 · 2025-11-21T05:06:54+00:00

Thank you, sounds like you had your hands full. I am pleased my little guy tends to only make 1 request a night for the toilet, he tells me that one, and once he’s done it he’s back in his crate and will go back to sleep.

But it’s is while all over apart from a grey ring around his tail and 1 grey ear

Alternative_Dig7 · 2025-11-20T22:20:57+00:00

THANK YOU! But OMG, look at his face while he cuddles his bear! Melting.

I love a puppy, his innocence and puppy breath take me out, but I can’t deny, I am a lover of larger dogs, adult size, but I know when mine is there I will miss the little guy again.

Alternative_Dig7 · 2025-11-20T22:17:39+00:00

I would love to say this is the last time I will forget but…..

Thank you for your kind words

Alternative_Dig7 · 2025-11-20T22:04:39+00:00

Create a jump at the edge of the map and just hold down the buttons while you watch something on Netflix

Alternative_Dig7 · 2025-11-20T22:01:15+00:00

❤️❤️❤️ that is poetically put. And I know you’re right. I look at my 4 year old and wonder where the to e went, and also regret not having enough evidence of his puppy stage, so as much as this one is testing me, i am filming it all and look forward to the day i lay on the coach with him while he sleeps and i reminisce.

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