I have a 7 month old Chihuahua who won’t stop crying in his crate. He does this at night and day, I have tried covering the kennel and moving it or even leaving a treat but he won’t stop.
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Good morning- It sound like you have a few possible things going on here. 1 could be separation anxiety. Routine, patience and consistency will help you here. 2 could be too much time in the crate without enough exercise prior. At 7 months, you are also entering “teen years” with your dog, so consistency and solid training are going to be your best friends especially right now. I am a HUGE proponent of walks… our guys get 3 good, long pack walks a day with shorter walks interspersed when I have the extra time. The walks help keep things in… Read more »
How much time does he get OUT of the crate? What is your routine prior to crating? How much mental and physical work does he get when he isn’t crated?