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you are the BEST trainer, and should be getting much more attention! i tried this, and now my dog is OBSESSED with his crate. just every day, in it - playing, and wags his tail when he gets put in it ! thank you soo much!!

This is where I feel like I’m in over my head, all the videos of dog trainers do not have children. All I hear is watch the fog like a hawk and I also hear so much about consistency. I feel like a fool to think I can pad train an 10 week old puppy when I have 4 kids and a house to take care of. You hear “puppy s are a lot of work” but nobody says how exactly until you have one then you’re like ohhh nooo 😅

I just got a golden doodle puppy and he’s my first dog. I should’ve watched this video first!😅 He was not having it when I put him in the crate. I will try this today! Thanks so much. New subscriber ❤🐶

Your videos have helped us out so much in training our puppy! Our 4 month old Rottweiler started going in the crate on her own last month to take naps and even play with her favorite toys.

Great advice!

This was a great video. Thank you for your wisdom! It seems like a no brainer now that I’m hearing it all laid out.

The tips in all your videos have been very useful. I got a husky last week and I’ve built a lot of positive association with the crate during this week. He went from crying because I wasn’t right next to him, sleeping with him (even when he’s next to my bed), to today, where he settled easily, didn’t cry and just slept. We are still working in daytime crate tho. He ignores absolutely everything he likes whenever he feels I’m no longer with him (even his beloved peanut butter). He howls and cries and barks his head off. Huskies puppies can go LOUD! But he went from crying non stop to crying for like half an hour to an hour. The dude can be exhausted, and cry anyways. But I can at least go to pee in peace now. Still working in at least taking a shower without him crying ;w;. He’s just obsessed with me, and although I love it, I don’t want him to have separation anxiety!

Your video Is soo easy to follow great information thank you

You taught me so much . I'm second time mom but a first time mom to a yorkie soon and I'm trying to learn how to crate train .

This is a really great video. This is the first time I’ve heard anyone address that you probably will have to use the crate before you have been able to fully “crate train” them to be comfortable with it. I e always wondered about this.

at this point I'm obsessed with your videos. I watch them so many times and make notes. I got my crate and baby gates last night. I'm so excited to get my shihpoo puppy in a few weeks. I live in an apartment so I'm hoping for success with my crate a d potty training when I start. 😁

omg thanks

Hi Rachel! I I just got my puppy yesterday 😆 his name is Willie and he is a Toy Poodle…your videos have really been helping ❤️Thank you so much for making these videos!! Keep up the good work ❤️❤️ my puppy also used to live In a crate for most of his life😔 but now I feel like he is just so thankful that we rescued him now he is the best small dog… I also have a purebred Yellow Labrador and his name is Cash☺️ Now we have Jonny Cash and Willie Nelson lol!!

New to the tribe! Love your videos ! I’m currently crate training a 14 week old golden doodle rescue. I was using a temporary crate and now transitioning to the Digs Crate ( love it ) . Should I change the crate command to something else so it’s not confusing?

Where did you get your waterproof floor mat?

What kind of peanut butter do you use on the Diggs groove?

Can u please make a video for snacks, treats, or vitamins for dogs who have renal disease. My dog just got diagnosed and I feel like she needs something to help support her apart from her fresh meals. Your channel is so unique I haven’t come across someone who cares so much for the food quality and sourcing for their dog. I would love to have some help or be pointed to a channel to check out ❤

Any chance you could do some videos on raising two littermates at once? I love your videos and have already been using your advice but some of it I can't figure out how to convert for two dogs like you say don't force them in the crate, but with two of them if I let them roam in my room they just seem to want to poop or pee (even tho I take them out hourly). Any advice would help!

I just found you channel my dog been itching so used your recommended in shampoo and it’s help thank you I feed Stella & Chewy’s she been on the raw turkey or beef from the beginning of her adoption I have been interested in Bad Land Ranch food have you seen it was wondering what you think of it I agree how important dog food is for our pets my last one got cancer as I feel my others may have been affected as well most of my pets have past of old age but when I was younger I remember them living longer I have had two make it to age 20 both dogs mixed breed one cat 21 years old mixed as well most of my pure breeds went at 12 to 14 years old it’s always sad day when we have to say goodbye but the suffering is not necessary so I really try to give them the best and happy life as we can any input is wonderful I see your channel covers all the information for our pets and blessings to you and big thanks

When can you just get rid of the crate altogether?

Can i have the crate say in the loungerrom during the day then move it to my room at night then move it again out during the day?

I know I say this all the time, but I truly appreciate all of the effort you put into making these amazing videos. I can tell you have a lot of passion behind these (very) informational videos. My dog is already crate trained, but this is one of the things I struggle with the most! Thank you so much for sharing these tips; knowing this channel exists makes me so much more confident in my dog owner abilities haha!!!

How do I take care of my dog if I have a full time job? Please let me know.

Hi. Where did you buy the crate in this video?

Question: how do you keep track of the treats vs meals you give the puppy so they don't overeat or become obese?

Hi Rachel. I’m rlly late on this but I need some help. You know the fresh pet food u usually find in a little frige near the pet stuff. Is that a good dog food to give to your dog or no? Someone pls help

Rachel, What is the name of this dog crate? Love it but can't find it.

you're awesome Rachel!

I HAVE A QUESTION what do I do if my puppy won’t let me eat my lunch or use the bathroom what do I do do I leave him in his cage I need help badly.

@rachelfusaro do I need 2 crates since I live in a 2 story home?

I want to get a mini doodle but I can’t find any at the animal shelters in my area and I don’t want to buy one I would prefer to rescue one how do I go about it? Thanks

I wanted to ask you I have a puppy she was doing OK going outside to potty but now she goes outside and plays and then comes back in and does her stuff inside what should I do?

We just got our little Dachshund, 3 months old, last night, she is very snuggly and loves to be held, she just wants to be near us, she wouldn’t even go in the crate on her own, she was nervous to hop into it. Not interested at all. I tried everything recommended. Feeding in it, but she’s not treat or toy motivated. I can barely give her treats when she goes potty outside. We had to put her in the crate today for about an hour and she cried most of the time, barked her little sweet head off. She soaked the corner of her pet bed by chewing it from stress. As soon as we let her out she was happy like nothing happened. I will continue on in hopes she’ll get used to it but she’s proving to be very challenging because of her having so much separation anxiety 😢

I just got a puppy a few months ago and I have done a lot of the things that you say that we shouldn't and I feel bad. But my puppy is doing ok so I think it wasn't too bad. ooppps

I do not want to use pottie pads cause of my fear of my dog getting comfortable using it! Is this accurate?

I cannot stop my puppies from pooping and peeing around the house they will use the potty pads and I will make such a big deal and then they keep having accidents….. any tips? they are both pugs and I got them at the same time because I didn’t want to separate them and then I read about littermates….. they start training this Monday but the trainer wants to train them separate and not in the same class which makes sense so one starts Monday the other one starts Friday

Do you have an affiliated link for the crate? I think this crate would be much better for our new Border Collie pup, vs the old style we have from 8 yrs ago.

We got our puppy yesterday. My dad put him in his cage before he went to bed and he made a right racket. Barking and squealing. My dad ended up sleeping downstairs with him. I told him he can't keep doing that and he just has to leave him

It’s too much work! I’m probably just going to adopt out the dog 🐕 when I get a chance.

Will this training work for older dogs? My elderly dog has been having trouble at nights and we want to crate train her so she can relax at night

No crate can hold me!

Hello! Thank you so much for these amazing videos. Before I ask my question, I just want to give you the backdrop on my pup. I have a 7-year-old pit mix. Just in the last couple of months she developed some form of either, anxiety or extreme boredom when I leave the house.. Either way, it resulted in her completely destroying my bedroom door and scratching up other doors around the house and their molding. I attempted to create train her but then jumped the gun and left the house before I should have. On camera, I watched her bust out of this cage like it was nothing, hurting herself and her teeth along the way. I had to spend $1,100 on an escape proof cage. However, I want to crate train her so she doesn't try to escape. I want her to fall in love with her new crate so there's no anxiety when I leave. Okay so here's my question... I just started to implement the crate training videos you put out. And please forgive me if you answered this question in one of the videos, but how long do I stay on each stage? I haven't left my house in weeks so I'm getting a little stir crazy. However, just like last time, I do NOT want to rush this process. I just started her on this video. Yesterday, we played in her cage, she ate in her cage, she sat and did tricks in there, all the while I gave her treats or positive reinforcement. At this point, she loves her cage. But only if the door is open and if I'm sitting right there or at least in the room with her. How will I know when to progress to the next step? Which I'm assuming would be to slowly shut the door. Then, do some chores in the room with her while she's in her cage with the door shut. Then, going into the other room while she's in there with the door shut and then of course ultimately, leaving the house. The last thing I want to do is take 10 steps backwards which is what I did when I left the house before the proper protocol. She's a strong, solid 50 lb pit. I also live in Florida and she can get highly anxious during thunderstorms, which were about to run into the rainy season. Sorry for this long question. I guess I just would like to know what I should be looking for before I jump to the next step. She's totally worth all of my time and effort. So I am willing to put in the time and do things slowly and effectively. Any advice you can give on this would be greatly appreciated. Thank you again so much for putting out these videos. I pray there's hope for my 7-year-old girl ❤️🙏

Hi and thank you very much. I bought my GD on Sunday and the owners said that he was crate trained….NOT. I loved your Video. Question 1, what is the size and brand of your crate? Question 2, What is it that he is licking from. Hard to tell from the video. Question 3, you mentioned peanut butter and something else that you freeze together……what is the apparatus called that he is licking from. Thank you so much. Ed.

Could you share videos with our products?

I physically can not get on the floor. Will standing or sitting in a chair work the same?

I like your videos but I have 2 minpin puppies, 5mths old. HELP

But where dos she sleep the first night?

Marlo looks like a carbon copy of my dog Benny! My daughter asked if you stole him 🤣

LOL. I think the ball's name is Brian vs brain ...???

Rachel I LOVE how u educate us to better train/treat our fur babies BUT I can't get myself to purchase ***kommunist**chyna*** products. I fell in love with diggs crate so when I contacted them they did verify it made in ***kommie***chyna,*** same with the BarkBox toys ***chyna***crap***. My issue is not the cost but where things come from in everything I buy. Can you recommend an American made crate? I already buy toys from West Paw and my girls(2 puppies) LOVE THEIR TOYS. Also, buy many of the food items/treats you recommend so I'm a BIG fan of yours. God Bless.

umm did i say anything?

Why on earth do people want to lock dogs in cages ?

I feel like these “training” videos keep getting worse…

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But what do you do the first night home if it's so gradual?