So two very important concepts....
1. I am trying to crate train Dexter and he absolutely hates it. I put him in there a few times during the day while I am home so he can get used to it while he still sees me but he still goes crazy with crying/whimpering and I feel like I am torturing him
Is this normal? I know it'll take time for him to get used to it but I feel like I am doing it wrong.
2. Before I picked Dexter up his breeders mentioned to me to be careful about taking him outside because he hasn't had his last set of shots. This leads me to believe that he was never exposed to the outdoors (grass/trees/flowers) because when I take him out, he has no idea he is supposed to use the bathroom. Again, I feel like I am doing everything wrong, so any tips that will help me get him more used to the outdoors and the idea of using the bathroom outside would be greatly appreciated!!
Maybe I'm overreacting, it is only day two or his first full day with me, so maybe I just need to be patient and give him time. We'll see how nights 2 goes. Luckily he is so cute and fun
1. I am trying to crate train Dexter and he absolutely hates it. I put him in there a few times during the day while I am home so he can get used to it while he still sees me but he still goes crazy with crying/whimpering and I feel like I am torturing him
2. Before I picked Dexter up his breeders mentioned to me to be careful about taking him outside because he hasn't had his last set of shots. This leads me to believe that he was never exposed to the outdoors (grass/trees/flowers) because when I take him out, he has no idea he is supposed to use the bathroom. Again, I feel like I am doing everything wrong, so any tips that will help me get him more used to the outdoors and the idea of using the bathroom outside would be greatly appreciated!!
Maybe I'm overreacting, it is only day two or his first full day with me, so maybe I just need to be patient and give him time. We'll see how nights 2 goes. Luckily he is so cute and fun