Crate Training / Sleeping through the night / Escaping enclosures

[Tricia, Shiloh, Fenway & Tessie]

We rescued a 14 week old doodle last Thursday, our second....and crate training is not going as smoothly as it did with our first doodle (who came from a breeder). Last night was the 5th night....and FINALLY he was quiet for most of the night, I wonder if it has anything to do with being a rescue dog and having been confined in the shelter....so I feel a little bad with the crate training, but it works for us with our other doodle. The new puppy is quite a handful, chews everything....is a gate escape artist, and even tried opening the storm door this morning while I was taking our other doodle outside. Hopefully things are starting to get better....but if there are any ideas...I am open to them!

[NIKKI ~Macy's Mom~]

I don't have any experience with resue dogs, but I would keep up the crate training. I'm sure he will adjust in time. My puppy is 17 weeks old and if I leave anything lay around it will end up in her mouth. She eats anything. I'm not too sure about the gate escapes. Now that my puppy is older we no longer need a gate. Goodluck with everything. Pls keep us posted.

[Amber Rose]

He sounds like he doesnt want to be left alone and craves your attention. Who knows what his life with his last owner was like and how much attention he got. I too would say to keep up the crate training. Also get him lots of chew toys and chew snacks and give him as much love and attention as possible. Can you take the two dogs out together? I am sure it will get better, hang in there!

[Chris & Boys]

I would go on the rescue group and ask the group there for advice. Maybe they will have more experience with similar behaviors. Good luck!