Today I was so cross! Why? I was cross, because Mum put me into my little crate where I had to stay quiet while many other dogs were walking by. It was unfair, as while I was in the crate, Mint was doing some obedience training with Mum!
Last week Mum made a cover for the crate, because someone had recommended that she cover my crate so that I can't see outside. Yes, as some readers with wisdom may guess, Mum was looking for a way to keep me quiet around other dogs.
Although I can stay quiet fairly well in our training facility, even if some other dogs walk by, as long as Mum is with me and beside me. But sometimes I have to wait without Mum by my side when she is training Mint.
So, today she took my crate to our training and put me in it while Mint was training. I don't mind entering a crate and staying in there at home, or when Mum is around. But, if she leaves me alone and doesn't come back soon, usually I start barking. But today I didn't bark, and instead I scratched the crate to let Mum know that I was very unhappy. What do you think Mum did then? She KICKED the crate! Can you believe it? She is such a wild woman! I stayed quiet after that, because I didn't want Mum to kick the crate again.
Of course, I did some training with Mum after Mint's training finished, but it was a very short session. Anyway I am cross about what Mum did to me today. Don't you think my Mum is mean!?
Poor Cinnamon! Chace used to hate her crate as well, but I played lots of the Susan Garrett crate games and now she LOVES being in her crate! Have you seen the DVD?
ReplyDeleteI don't think your Mom should kick the crate. If you're barking in the crate, particularly when Mom leaves, it's because you're stressed out. It's HARD to get a dog comfortable with a crate, but eventually, the pieces of the puzzle fall in to place and things get better. I know that will happen for you, Cinnamon!
ReplyDeleteDo you know what I did today when mum put me in the crate? I showed her my displeasure by turning my back on her. Then from time to time I would whine slightly. Mum's going to check out Susan Garrett crate games as suggested by K. Daniel. She says that I have to be in the crate when they go out for a few hours. So she's hoping that I will be more comfortable being in the crate.
ReplyDelete@ Kelly
ReplyDeleteActually I love staying in a crate. So, whenever Mum says 'House', I willingly enter my crate and stay in there. But I feel anxious when other dogs are around.
No, neither Mum nor I has seen the DVD. Mum hasn't bought it because it is not very cheap as it has to be sent from overseas. But, it seems Mum is thinking about renting a copy from the library if they have one.
@ Sam
ReplyDeleteI am so happy as you agree with me. Mum shouldn't kick the crate! I can learn to stay in the crate calmly over time, I am sure.
@ Kess
ReplyDeleteI don't whine. I bark if necessary! It seems my Mum also wants to check out the DVD of Susan Garrett crate games :-)
kicked the crate? haha! oops! :P
ReplyDeletenice crate cover!
you poor thing, i hope you'll be calm and quiet in your crate soon. it's hard not able to see anything!
@ Sapphire
ReplyDeleteMum says that she wanted to knock the crate by hand to remind me that I needed to calm down, but both her hands were taken for holding Mint's leash, a clicker, and food, so she had to use her foot. But, I don't believe her. She's just a wild woman!
Awww your mommy is mean! ;D You were a good girl not to bark though. Keep up the great work!
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