My Doxie is too fast

[DogLover24]

My doxie, Rhodes, is the most energetic 2 year old doxie of the century. I can't let him by himself not in a cage in our house because he'll pee on everything and he will just run as fast as he can so I can't catch him if he escapes.
Any advice?

 

[Cashs Mom]

My advice would be to get him a lot of exercise! Run some of that energy off. A tired dog is a good dog. I'd also look into some dog training classes. I've found that the focus of dog training and the fact that you spend a lot of time working with the dog helps to bond with him and also to work off some of the energy.

Crate training is great but it sounds like he needs some work on it besides just putting him in a crate. I start all of mine who are not crate trained by feeding them in their crate with the door open. When they begin to go into the crate easily and happily, I'll close the door while they eat and then let them out after they are done. Randomly tossing treats in the crate is a great way to give them a positive attitude about the crate. If I really have to put them in the crate for any length of time before they are completely crate trained, I'll put a bone or kong with peanut butter in it with them so they have something to keep them occupied while they are crated. I haven't had to keep a dog in a crate for a few years now but giving them something to play with or chew on is always a good idea. I have also worked on crate training them by putting them in the crate and then sitting next to them. Start with a few minutes at first and lots of praise and treats if they are quiet in the crate. Start with just a few minutes so they get out before they get stressed and begin to fuss. Gradually increase the amount of time until they are able to stay in the crate quietly for 10 or 15 minutes at a time with you next to them. Once you've gotten them that far, start putting them in the crate and then leaving the room just for a minute or 2. If the dog is quiet, return and give lots of praise and treats or a favorite toy. Again, gradually increase the amount of time you are gone until they stay in the crate quietly until you return. It takes some time and patience but the result is well worth it.