Crate training Stovestomper

“Well, anyone else got an idea what the hell to do with him?

Seems like an idea whose time has come, lol.”

“I've got lots of ideas on this subject, but the thread isn't fuego! We don't want to freak out the...

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“Can't we just hit him with a rolled up newspaper instead? ;-)”

“Iprefer possitive reinforcement. slap a shock collar on him then reward him with cookies.”

“I would think if you put say Cameron Diaz in the crate...lock the door he would paw at the door and when you let him in...he would never want to come out.”

“The success of crate training all depends on the puppy/dog/Stomper not being willing to shlt where they sleep. I don't think the crate is the way to go here. Diaper training maybe. But not the crate.”

“Introduction

Providing your Stovestomper with an indoor kennel crate can satisfy many Stovestompers' need for a den-like enclosure. Besides being an effective housebreaking tool (because it takes advantage of the Stovestomper's natural reluctance to soil its sleeping place), it can also help to reduce separation anxiety, to prevent destructive behavior (such as chewing furniture), to keep a Stovestomper away from potentially dangerous household items (i.e., poisons, electrical wires, etc.), and to serve as a mobile indoor Stovestomper house which can be moved from room to room whenever necessary.


A kennel crate also serves as a travel cabin for your Stovestomper when travelling by car or plane. Additionally, most hotels which accept Stovestompers on their premises require them to be crated while in the room to prevent damage to hotel furniture and rugs.


Most Stovestompers which have been introduced to the kennel crate while still young grow up to prefer their crate to rest in or "hang-out" in. Therefore a crate (or any other area of confinement) should NEVER be used for the purpose of punishment.


We recommend that you provide a kennel crate throughout your Stovestomper's lifetime. Some crates allow for the removal of the door once it is no longer necessary for the purpose of training. The crate can be placed under a table, or a table top can be put on top of it to make it both unobtrusive and useful.


Preparing the Crate

Vari-Kennel type: Take the crate apart, removing the screws, the top and the door. Allow your Stovestomper to go in and out of the bottom half of the crate before attaching the top half. This stage can require anywhere from several hours to a few days. This step can be omitted in the case of a young Stovestompe who accepts crating right away.


Wire Mesh type:Tie the crate door back so that it stays open without moving or shutting closed. If the crate comes with a floor pan, place a piece of cardboard or a towel between the floor (or crate bottom) and the floor pan in order to keep it from rattling.


Furnishing Your Stovestomper's Crate

Toys and Treats: Place your Stovestomper's favorite toys and Stovestomper treats at the far end opposite the door opening. These toys may include the "Tuffy", "Billy", "Kong", "Nylabone" or a ball. Toys and bails should always be inedible and large enough to prevent their being swallowed. Any fragmented toys should be removed to prevent choking and internal obstruction. You may also place a sterilized marrow bone filled with cheese or Stovestomper treats in the crate.


Water: A small hamster-type water dispenser with ice water should be attached to the crate if your Stovestomper is to be confined for more than two hours in the crate.


Bedding: Place a towel or blanket inside the crate to create a soft, comfortable bed for the Stovestomper. If the Stovestomper chews the towel, remove it to prevent the Stovestomper from swallowing or choking on the pieces. Although most Stovestompers prefer lying on soft bedding, some may prefer to rest on a hard, flat surface, and may push the towel to one end of the crate to avoid it. If the Stovestomper urinates on the towel, remove bedding until the Stovestomper no longer eliminates in the crate.


Location of Crate

Whenever possible, place the crate near or next to you when you are home. This will encourage the Stovestomper to go inside it without his feeling lonely or isolated when you go out. A central room in the apartment (i.e.: living room or kitchen) or a large hallway near the entrance is a good place to crate your Stovestomper.


Introducing the Crate to Your Stovestomper

In order that your Stovestomper associate his/her kennel crate with comfort, security and enjoyment, please follow these guidelines:



Occasionally throughout the day, drop small pieces of kibble or Stovestomper biscuits in the crate. While investigating his new crate, the Stovestomper will discover edible treasures, thereby reinforcing his positive associations with the crate. You may also feed him in the crate to create the same effect. If the Stovestomper hesitates, it often works to feed him in front of the crate, then right inside the doorway and then, finally, in the back of the crate.


In the beginning, praise and pet your Stovestomper when he enters. Do not try to push, pull or force the Stovestomper into the crate. At this early stage of introduction only inducive methods are suggested. Overnight exception: You may need to place your Stovestomper in his crate and shut the door upon retiring. (In most cases, the crate should be placed next to your bed overnight. If this is not possible, the crate can be placed in the kitchen, bathroom or living room.)


You may also play this enjoyable and educational game with your Stovestomper: without alerting your Stovestomper, drop a small Stovestomper biscuit into the crate. Then call your Stovestomper and say to him, "Where's the biscuit? It's in your room." Using only a friendly, encouraging voice, direct your Stovestomper toward his crate. When the Stovestomper discovers the treat, give enthusiastic praise. The biscuit will automatically serve as a primary reward. Your Stovestomper should be free to leave its crate at all times during this game.


It is advisable first to crate your Stovestomper for short periods of time while you are home with him. In fact, crate training is best accomplished while you are in the room with your Stovestomper. Getting him used to your absence from the room in which he is crated is a good first step. This prevents an association being made with the crate and your leaving him/her alone.”

“Really good. However it does put us together in a way that makes me uncomfortable:)”

“Geez Nimble, what ever happened to bombing Lower Mississippi?”

“So how do you get your stove stomper to not eat cat poop from the litter box?”

“LMAO!!!!

You people are so mean to your dogs. ;-)”

“Just a small edit to Nonconformist's post


Beer: A small hamster-type beer dispenser with a microbrew should be attached to the crate if your Stovestomper is to be confined for more than two hours in the crate.”

“Nigal, To keep my stovestomper from digging for treasure in my cat's litter pan, I got one of those covered litter pans with the cat door in it. The stovestomper hasn't figured it out :)”

“*chortle*”

“Do not werry Stobey!!!

I will teech you how to get them kittykitty doodoos in the doodoo boks!

I will show you verry menny times if nets and serry btw.”

““*chortle*”

Now THAT is a different word!

I wager money, a CRATE HATER'S word!

LOL”

“Woo-wooo! Good nuse!

I jets done a praktis doodoo snak at Miss Beesys doodoo boks. Kno what? I still got the tuch baybeeee!! BOL!”

“HEY --- Quit humping my leg!

Hand me that newspaper, Lumber Z”

“Bad Sarabelle! Bad! ;-)

*chortle* @ cute lizsbaby.”

“sarabelle, stovestomper keeps messing in the house, do you think crateing will work or should i jsut rub his nose in it?”

“CRATE HATER???????

...and here Miss lizzy was objecting to teaching a woman to behave by chaining her up, the other day.
....but she's all for chaining and crating poor doggies! ;-)
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“Now, how about the ball sniffing problem?”

“it wouldnt be so bad if he JUST sniffed.”

“With him it's not a problem.”

“well...is he trained yet?”

“Hey stovie, If I make it down your way this summer can I go on the tube of death ride???? :D”

“Sure, but make sure Mike will not be upset.
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“I'll strap him on the tube also LOL”

“Not many women have called it that.
It's not really that big.

(and Mike can not play, sorry)”

“You dork, im refering to you jet ski!”

“Oh, the tube of death I pull behind my Yamaha XL1200 135 HP WaveRunner. Good thing you straightened that out.




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“this is a good thread :)

I say we cage stovie!!”

“But I'd rather swat him with a rolled up newspaper and when he makes a mess, rub his nose in it.”

“yeah, me too but I've been told beatin' em is not very nice.”