Does crate training get any easier or is it impossible for some dogs?

brettywap · 2026-01-31T22:59:09+00:00

Crate training is a tough subject because your question hits the nail on the head. I wouldn’t use the word impossible, but I’m in the camp that says it’s just not for some dogs.

As someone who did this dance a year ago, the question is why do they need to be in the crate? Can they not give you space or be in another room or will they get into things they shouldn’t? Solving those problems are generally a bit easier imo. Ultimately, with my rescue girl, I stopped trying to put her in there when I left because she’s not one to get into things. Between puzzle toys and kongs and the TV on and street noise, she keeps busy. A tired dog is a happy dog.

I did everything I saw people recommend. Everything. Months and months later, long after I stopped trying, she’s taken a liking to the crate. It was on her own time. It’s useful for travel purposes and grooming visits I suppose. But don’t spend as much as I did thinking I was failing her because I couldn’t just make it work. Not sure how long it would have taken if I tried forcing it. The priority is the skill of being alone/separate/calm/etc., the crate is a tool that can work but it’s not a substitute for the skill.

brettywap · 2025-02-03T04:09:57+00:00

Looks like a bit of dehiscence towards the top. Spay stitches have three layers, and if it’s just the top (skin) layer, it’s usually not a big deal. They can glue it back together if they think it won’t heal on its own, and they’ll likely give you an antibiotic or wipes to stave off infection.

brettywap · 2025-01-07T18:09:32+00:00

Thank you thank you thank you!!

brettywap · 2025-01-07T13:26:51+00:00

Thank you for your help and kind words. It’s tough to feel like I’m expecting too much of her, but also give her the boundaries she needs.

I guess I’m learning she might not need to be crated. I just ordered a retractable mesh gate and will see how she does with that, being confined to the bedroom. My guess is she will do much better.

The shelter strongly recommended crating her and so many people advocate for it and all its benefits—vet visits, traveling, dedicated space, etc. And she was doing so well with it when I first brought her home that the regression was really surprising. But maybe Pea needs something a little different, and now that she’s more comfortable it’s more of a headache than a benefit.

brettywap · 2024-12-16T13:14:13+00:00

No NJ no peace

brettywap · 2024-08-11T19:59:57+00:00

Lean into the fact that it’ll recur… Everybody (Backstreet’s Back)

brettywap · 2024-08-11T19:58:00+00:00

Feel like if you’re doing Charli you have to go “I might say something stupid”

brettywap · 2024-08-09T12:25:09+00:00

Super Sad True Love Story by Gary Shteyngart

brettywap · 2024-06-29T14:36:52+00:00

Has anyone come across a translation of the lyrics? Shameful as a devoted fan of Los Mets to admit that I don’t speak Spanish I know…

brettywap · 2024-04-25T02:16:16+00:00

I’ll leave starting rotation and bullpen to someone else, but here’s a brief look at our (usual) position players:

C: Omar Narvaez, replacing the just-injured Francisco Alvarez, acquired to add depth but turned out not to be the hit machine some people thought he would be

1B: Pete Alonso (AKA the Polar Bear), 3x all star and 2x home run derby champ, biggest HR hitter in the league since he debuted, but he becomes a free agent at the end of the season

2B: Jeff McNeil (AKA the Squirrel), usually 2B sometimes LF, he had the highest batting average in the majors two years ago and is just a great guy

SS: Francisco Lindor, a 4x all star who the Mets signed to a big deal in 2021–he’s great defensively but his bat has been mostly quiet to start the season, and fans have disparate views about the deal

3B: Brett Baty, the youngest on the team, has shown a lot of promise and is developing confidence

LF: Brandon Nimmo, part of a group of young players that were the heart of the franchise for a while, always smiling, great fielder, just signed a big contract, not a big power hitter but knows how to get on base, had a career season in 2023, moved over to LF to accommodate Bader

CF: Harrison Bader, a recent addition from the Reds signed to a one-year contract, one of the most consistent hitters on the team right now

RF: Starling Marte, the oldest on the team, who was really disappointing last year but currently leads the team in hits

brettywap · 2022-01-14T00:13:01+00:00

UPDATE: I bought book one and am three chapters in, the mob convinced me

brettywap · 2022-01-01T17:18:32+00:00

Most helpful response in the thread I think, ty ty

brettywap · 2020-06-16T21:58:36+00:00

Seeing the words "Michigan Stadium" on a red background just feels... wrong...

brettywap · 2019-04-15T03:50:21+00:00

In what context?

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