Week 3 of having her and she has made me oh so happy. Potty training going really well for the most part. But looking for advice on crate training and not having her have to be by me 24/7. Trust me I give the girl more love and attention then she could have ever dreamed of. But working from home I need some time to get some things done during the day. At night she does fine in the crate in my spare bedroom. Will bark some but going in once is all it usually takes. But during the day, lord help us. Never heard a set of lungs and will bark 30/45 mins if I let her. I’ve tried doing back in every few mins, taking the cage for reinforcement but also I’m here. I’ve tried sitting by her til she sleep, this works but feel like he’s a bad habit as don’t want to have to do this whole entire life.
What am I doing wrong with the crate training here?
She constantly lies by me and I love it but sometimes need her to just go lay in her bed especially when eating or needing to get work done. I can get her to bed with distractions chew toys or bones etc but as soon as she loses interest she’s back on the couch beside me. I’ll put her down and take her back to her bed constantly but she just loves being touched so much it’s impossible.
It’s been 16 years since my last dog and by far the biggest one I’ve ever had so just looking for any advice possible. Feel like once I get these handled only a few other training things she really needs to work on but these are by top first 2 on the list.
Thanks for any input!
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