Doronkoll,
Did you read the crate training article I sent to you? You do not want to close the door in the first few days - you want to make the crate a positive place for the dog to be and this will not happen if you start closing the door before she is comfortable in it.
Remember a crate is a safe haven not a punishment!! /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/smile.gif
Stick to the article I sent you and follow it - do not be tempted to skip ahead. I was lucky as my beagle loved the crate as soon as I set it up but some dogs need a gentler and patient approach.
Did you read the crate training article I sent to you? You do not want to close the door in the first few days - you want to make the crate a positive place for the dog to be and this will not happen if you start closing the door before she is comfortable in it.
Remember a crate is a safe haven not a punishment!! /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/smile.gif
Stick to the article I sent you and follow it - do not be tempted to skip ahead. I was lucky as my beagle loved the crate as soon as I set it up but some dogs need a gentler and patient approach.
