Daisyandjoe
New Member
Hi,
We are collecting our first mini dachshund in 4 weeks and have decided we're going to crate train him. I've read a few books and articles and most say to introduce the puppy gradually to the crate by throwing treats and toys into it and waiting for him to go in, others say to put him in with toys, shut the door then only pay him attention if he stays quiet. I'd rather do the gradual way but will only have one full weekend to do this before going to work on Monday. I do only work part time and will be back after an hour on the Monday, but my worry is that he will howl while I am gone and undo all the hard work from the weekend. We are also getting him at 8 weeks old and I've read that puppy's don't start remembering properly until 10-12 weeks.
Just looking for a bit of clarification fom the experts!!
Thanks
Daisy & Joe
We are collecting our first mini dachshund in 4 weeks and have decided we're going to crate train him. I've read a few books and articles and most say to introduce the puppy gradually to the crate by throwing treats and toys into it and waiting for him to go in, others say to put him in with toys, shut the door then only pay him attention if he stays quiet. I'd rather do the gradual way but will only have one full weekend to do this before going to work on Monday. I do only work part time and will be back after an hour on the Monday, but my worry is that he will howl while I am gone and undo all the hard work from the weekend. We are also getting him at 8 weeks old and I've read that puppy's don't start remembering properly until 10-12 weeks.
Just looking for a bit of clarification fom the experts!!
Thanks
Daisy & Joe