My rescue puppy barks in his crate. What can I do to calm him?

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We are crate training our new rescue puppy and he keeps barking in his crate. He always seems to want to be right beside us instead of going playing with the other dog or sitting by himself. Should we invest in a thunder coat for him? or any suggestions? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Male | neutered | 2 months and 12 days old

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

Hi there. I would recommend giving Brady a special treat whenever you put him in his crate, such as a Kong toy stuffed with peanut butter. This will help to keep him busy so he doesn't bark, and will also teach him to associate good things with being in his crate. You should only leave him in the crate for short periods right now, and let him out before he finishes his treat so that he doesn't have a chance to get anxious or upset. As he gets more comfortable with the crate, you can gradually increase the amount of time he spends there. You could certainly try a Thundershirt if you want to - it seems to be helpful for some anxious dogs. Other things that might be helpful would include an Adaptil pheromone collar, or a natural calming supplement such as Zylkene or Composure.

My rescue puppy barks in his crate. What can I do to calm him?

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