Puppy suddenly fears crate after paw stuck. How to regain confidence?

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My puppy who is 14 weeks loved her crate and had no problem being in there for hours. This morning she got her paw stuck and ever since then is obviously distressed in her crate and moans and barks. It's a complete 360 degrees in behavior. What should I do? I rely on the crate while I'm at work so I need to figure out how to gain the confidence back, but I'm not sure how. Thanks for your help. Pet's info: Dog | Brittany | Female | unspayed | 3 months and 22 days old | 14 lbs

Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA · Accepted Answer

Poor, Luna, the crate bit her! When you are home, continue to encourage her to be comfortable with the crate. You can try switching out bedding or blankets inside, place it in a different area of the house, or place blankets over it to give it a different feel. When you are home, throw treats inside without shutting the door. Play with toys in and around the crate. Feed her inside the crate. Give her some time before locking her in there again, and I am sure she will come around.

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