Why does my dog destroy his crate? How can I make him relax inside?

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My dog hates being in the cage. He somehow is able to destroy things when he is in the cage. How can I get him to relax and not destroy anything when he is in the cage? I am in need of help because if he continues to do this I won’t have any choice but to put him in a shelter and that’s the last thing I want to do. Please help. Pet's info: Dog | Siberian Husky | Male | unneutered | 10 months and 21 days old | 55 lbs

Makenzie Kurth, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. It sounds like Shesh has moderate to severe separation anxiety. This is sometimes made worse in a kennel, though for many dogs the kennel makes it better. I recommend talking to your veterinarian about anti-anxiety medication for him. I notice he is 25 lbs so I’m assuming he is not yet full grown. For a puppy, one of the most important things you can do for anxiety and decreasing destruction is exercise and training. A husky puppy needs about 1-2 HOURS of hard play or running per day. Spending 10-15 minutes per day on training (tricks, etc) also prevents boredom, tires them out, and decreases destructive behavior. Best wishes to you and Shesh.

Why does my dog destroy his crate? How can I make him relax inside?

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