A dog's inability to sleep in its kennel can be a real problem if the dog was acquired as a stray or if the owners have moved from an apartment to a private house. Getting your pet used to your own apartment can be challenging, but it's possible.
Main reasons
Cramped conditions in a kennel can discourage a dog from being interested in it.
A pet's reluctance to live in a prepared house may arise for several reasons:
- Poor quality of the booth. If there are cracks in the house, nails are sticking out, the roof is leaking, and the dog has already experienced all the consequences of these inconveniences, his reluctance to live in such conditions is understandable.
- Foreign odors. A dog has a keen sense of smell, so it can detect odors that are inaccessible to humans and classify them as unpleasant.
- The kennel was “inherited” from the previous dog. If another animal previously lived in the house, the new tenant can easily determine this and may refuse to move in for his own canine reasons.
- Not enough space. A dog should be comfortable and cozy in its own home, especially if it previously lived in a house with people.
In addition to those listed, there are other possible reasons for refusal, depending on the individual dog's characteristics. The role of an attentive owner is to identify and address the problem.
How to train
It is believed that it is better to acclimate a dog to a kennel in good weather, but summer rain can be the very reason why the tailed one hides in a new home
It is worth being patient and doing this gradually, without coercion or aggression. The following steps must be performed:
- Place toys and your pet's favorite bedding in the house.
- Place your pet's preferred treat, such as a dog biscuit, in the far corner.
- Reward the dog when he shows any interest - looks into the kennel, lies there, goes in and out.
In addition, there are some points to consider:
- You can't forcibly confine an animal to a new home, leaving it in the dark and alone. This is a surefire way to develop fears and timidity.
- Until your dog is accustomed to the kennel, don't chain it. It's best to introduce it gradually, but first, it needs to get used to the house.
- A dog will love its house more quickly if it's located in a familiar and familiar area. If the yard is new, it's important to give your pet time to adjust.
It's important not to leave your dog alone for long periods of time at first. Without its owners present, it may become unhappy and whine in a dark kennel. This shouldn't be allowed. You should interact with your pet more often near its kennel, rewarding good behavior.
