How to help my anxious dog stop crying and whining in his crate?

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How do I get my dog to stop crying in his crate? The poor guy seems anxious and I don’t know how to help him. He cries and whines for hours after being put in his crate. He doesn’t mind it as much if we’re around but still seems frustrated. He has torn up his muzzle trying to get out. Getting rid of the crate isn’t an option for us. We have a second dog who is not crated because she has been with us for a long time. I tried using calming treats but they only seem to work for a few hours. Pet's info: Dog | Pit Bull Terrier | Male | neutered | 50 lbs

Stacey Anstaett, DVM · Accepted Answer

I'm sorry that Lewis is having a hard time adjusting to his crate. A few suggestions. *be sure to leave the crate open at all times, and let it be a happy place for him. put treats and toys in there, and you can even feed his meals in there. Encourage him to go in there just to relax with the door open. Don't ever use it for punishment. * If the 2 dogs get along well, consider this-- I know it doesn't sound fair, because you've had your other dog for a long time, but if your other dog used to go in a crate, I would set one up for her as well. keep them side by side, leave them both open as described above, and when you leave the house or want to crate them at night, crate both dogs. (each in their own crate). Sometimes if a dog sees that his "buddy" is right next door and isn't freaking out, then this can provide some comfort and reassurance. Here are a couple of articles you may find helpful. https://www.petcoach.co/article/how-to-crate-train-your-puppy-or-older-dog/ https://www.humanesociety.org/resources/crate-training-101 Thanks for asking PetCoach!

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