have a 25 lb lab/boxer mix 8 months old, like to chew furniture. Is it too late to crate train her, only when I am at work, or away from home
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I don't think it's too late to start training any dog, as they can learn at any age. Younger dogs will need to be let outside more often for potty breaks. Some people hire pet sitters to drop in for potty breaks if/when they are unable to come home for a lunch break to let their dogs out, or ask friends/neighbors for occasional help.
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In my opinion no, it's never too late. The crate is a great tool to help keep the dog confined when you are not at home, and also give them a little reassurance if when you are not home if they are a bit insecure. You always want to keep the crate a positive place, and make sure she has some toys or bones in there to chew on (something that she won't get into trouble with). And don't start with all day, but an hour or two, and make sure you let her out for potty breaks. She's a bit older so she shouldn't need as many breaks as a younger dog might, but it would be good to start with every 2 hours or so in the beginning. My border collie is 10 months old and she was in a crate for the first few months of her life, so much so that she started to not like it and I had trouble getting her in. Now we have gone back and made it a positive experience for her, and she's happy to sit in there while I'm not home for a few hours with a bone to chew on.
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Nope, I got my dog when she was 6 months and she was ok on her own until the dreaded chewing of cords etc. So I started crating her, she learned to crate surf so you may need to put a mat or something under the crate (I use a bath mat that has a a rubber no slip backside) it put an end to finding her in the crate in the middle of the room, LOL. THey also say for every month the dog is they can go an hour of holding it. But I wouldn't like to wait 12 hours every day to go pee so I am sure even though my dog can hold it she wouldn't like to either, but if you have no choice it comes down to what makes a safe environment for your pet and your house when you are not home. Good luck! Nope, I got my dog when she was 6 months and she was ok on her own until the dreaded chewing of cords etc. So I started crating her, she learned to crate surf so you may need to put a mat or something under the crate (I use a bath mat that has a a rubber no slip backside) it put an end to finding her in the crate in the middle of the room, LOL. THey also say for every month the dog is they can go an hour of holding it. But I wouldn't like to wait 12 hours every day to go pee so I am sure even though my dog can hold it she wouldn't like to either, but if you have no choice it comes down to... » Read More Nope, I got my dog when she was 6 months and she was ok on her own until the dreaded chewing of cords etc. So I started crating her, she learned to crate surf so you may need to put a mat or something under the crate (I use a bath mat that has a a rubber no slip backside) it put an end to finding her in the crate in the middle of the room, LOL. THey also say for every month the dog is they can go an hour of holding it. But I wouldn't like to wait 12 hours every day to go pee so I am sure even though my dog can hold it she wouldn't like to either, but if you have no choice it comes down to what makes a safe environment for your pet and your house when you are not home. Good luck! « Show Less
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I would NEVER put a puppy in a soft sided crate. Any soft sided crate. They are naturally attracted to anything they can chew, and would chew their way through any soft sided crate. This is a very nice, well designed crate, but it is still just material. I would say Adults only, and use with some training. K. Topham, DVM
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Probably not. The crate has been great to train my teething puppy and he has gnawed on it but not aggressively. Sorry I couldn't give u a sure answer.
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We have a lab with separation anxiety that has escaped/destroyed several other kennels. He has not been able to escape this one. He has scratched the inside of the door with his nails, but that's the only damage he's been able to do in 3 weeks.
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Me personally, I would go with the bigger crate. I have a lab puppy approx. 4 months old and there is more than enough room. We really love it. I hope this helps.
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Yes! When she gets older you should still be able to use it. I have a husky-rottweiler mix and I use this cage when I leave my apt. He really likes it. I leave it open and he goes in whenever he wants too. I put his bed in there and the cage is next to the couch so he never fells left out. He is in it right now actually! I looked everywhere for the biggest cage I could find and this was it. I recommend it, it works great for me. Hope this helps.
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I would say this is a size that will work for you. My boxer/pit mix is 55 and very thick and she seems to fit comfortably with room to spare. Her normal crate is a bit bigger but this one is work great for us for just a weekend at a friends.
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No this works great for puppies that aren't strong enough to push it over. Once my corgi got older he would ram it and tip it over then run around the house like a mouse in a mouse wheel. My suggestion is learn how to properly crate train him. It took time, patience, and help from a trainer to get my corgi crate trained. Now he loves his crate and will go into it all on his own
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We have a Boxer and Chesapeake. The Boxer roots sometimes but not intense. I will say that this is the first bed he hasn't chewed. Maybe he finally figured out if he does it will be the last. The original cover, the zipper broke (not because of dogs) and the seller replaced the cover promptly.
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I have a chewer. She got it for her birthday (3/17/13) and it still squeaks. A few small holes but still squeaking which is what keeps her going. Even went through the wash once.I have a 50lb basenji/husky.
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It depends, you may have to wait until your puppy gets older, especially if he/she is hyper. My rabbits react to the clicking and do the tricks I ask for based on knowing they will get a treat, which is the key. Best of luck.
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My 3 mo old pup was and is still a chewer...has not chewed the poochie bells on the back door or the ones inside the bedroom door. Has plenty of chew toys and bones available. Things are kept off the floor and unavailable so can't chew. Pleease, Do not punish if chews if inappropriate..correct...and give THEIR chewies.
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I think the bed is very durable. We have a six months Boxer. He drags his bed out of his crate and shakes it and plays with it. He loves this bed. I do have to take it to the laundromat to wash in a heavy duty machine. Next bed I buy will have a removable cover.
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I have a boxer/pit/beagle mix. this works because you can adjust it and there's NO pulling. but practice in an enclosed area first to be sure you have it properly adjusted. if not, it can be shaken off. it's still attached to the collar, but your control will be gone and if you have a hard puller, it can be a sudden yank.
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We have a chewer also! The double latch is helpful. But, it does not take down as easily as I would like! Our Plott hound is such a chewer, iI did not put a blanket or pad in it. But, iI found a padded bathmat that he has not bothered. He may just be grateful to have a little padding! We also make sure he has a large rawhide bone in his crate.
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No, for a puppy a piddle pad would be more appropriate to house train him. These belts are made mostly for incontinent dogs. My toy poodle is 18 years old and has become incontinent due to his inability to see and hear and is mostly unable to find the door anymore to go outside. I also believe since he has been wearing the belt to avoid accidents on the wood floor he has become used to it that it is okay to just go in the belt (padded with thick pad). The belt itself is not moisture proof used by itself the urine would flow right through it.
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My dog is still a puppy - only weighing 25 pounds at the moment - but from the looks of it, a 74lb lab/hound mix should do fine in there - especially if only for a couple hours.