[bella777]

O.k. trying to post a pic of Allie.  Here she is with her best friend Winnie kitty.

I have a BIG problem with her and the crate, they hate eachother!!  LOL!!  No, seriously, I have tried everything (feeding her in at first with door open, leaving her in for a few minutes then lettiing her out when quiet, etc.  She just screams the minute she is in then howls, etc.  I try and lay on floor with her, everything.  What is a mom to do?  I tried to let her cry it out but she went on for 30 minutes without stopping, so I had her be quiet for like 10 secs then let her out.  I don't want to emotionally scar the poor lil thing (only 8 weeks) but She needs to get used to it for housebreaking and for her own safety when I'm not home?  Any suggestions?    Thanks!!!

 

[bella777]

Thanks for all the suggestions !! I'm comforted to know that I'm not the only one with this problem.  She was a little better last night .  Is this a Boxer thing?  This is my first boxer (I've always had shepherds and shelties and never had a problem crating) or maybe just an "Allie" thing with a little separation anxiety mixed in?  I'm not giving up even though my other animals are ready to take permanant residence in the yard!  LOL!!!