I am crate training my new shih tzu yorkie mixed dog! Help?

I know this might take a while but try leaving him in while you're home, but just not in sight.

If he starts whining ignore him.

Once he stops whining let him out and give him a treat.

Repeat the process.

Then try leaving the house for 5 minutes, then 10, then 15, then 30 etc...

Let him get used to it,

And the teddy bear and shirt were good ideas, wonder why he doesn't like them :\

Good luck!

yes start the training now,yes he is young, you trusted this breeder,sounds like she was a hobby breeder if all she produced was maybe a litter once a year and yes breeders will not ever let a puppy go before 8 weeks old,I sometimes think they need more time with the litter and or mom,so I may keep them up to 12 weeks I can always tell when a puppy is ok to go to new home at 8 weeks old,never sooner crate training is the best,when the puppy growls at you,do not let him do this,you show love the dog has to have respect say ouch when he tries to nip or say no and put him down, I would keep the crate right now in the kitchen,door open wee pad on the opposite side of the crate and block that area off when you can watch the puppy fully,let him out of the area,and let him play in the kitchen,do not give him free roam of the house,or you'll be cleaning many a messes when he gets used to his potty routine doing both is ok,pee pad and outdoor potty at 6 weeks old,if the breeder hasn't gotten his first vaccination,you can start now puppies as young as 6 weeks old can get their first shot,this I would advise because of parvo now you do know no walks or doggy parks until he has had all his vaccinations I am not sure where you live I am in Ontario Canada,our shot 6 weeks,10 weeks and last including rabbies at 16 weeks old or 8 weeks,12 weeks and again 16 weeks old,rabbis should not be givin before 16 weeks old Good luck,enjoy your puppy,training start now please feed him 4 times a day right now,at about 3 months old,you can increase food and feed 3 times a day right now he not not even eat 15 kibbles per feeding,but as days go buy try adding more kibble,he may be small with yorkie in him,so even when he is adult,he may even eat less then 3/4 of a cup for the whole day

I understand how you may feel. When I got my rat terrier who is now 7months back in December of last year, I went through the same thing. Your dog is just going to have to bark. I would leave out the room not even 2 minutes before my dog would wine and bark. He's going throug separation anxiety. And you being his new mommy or daddy are going to have to help assure things are going to be okay.

Crate training is the hardest thing to go through..its like bringing home a new baby and having to change diapers during the night due to accidents.

Here is what you will need to make your dog's crate better.

Puppy pads, thicker pads work better, a large towel, a small comfy bed and a chew toy ..booda bone or kong, to occupy time.

First place a towel at the bottom of the crate, put the pad on top. Place the bed at the far left or right of the crate. Putting a puppy pad with odor control and that captures your dog's sense to potty will get him used to the beginning stage of potty training.

My dog would wake up out of bed, and use the pad, and I would change it immediately and put a new one in. Since your dog is only 12 weeks, he can't hold it that long. Start with the puppy pads first. When you are ready to begin potty training, you will need to take your dog out every hour or so during the middle of the night. This will start getting him used to going outside instead of using the pad. It takes time, but my dog now goes to the door, and dosen't use the crate unless I have to go somewhere. She now gets in the crate with nothing in there. When you put a towel down when they start going outside, your allowing them, to pee in their spot. Most of the time they won't. You have to be consistent.

Also make sure your dog is on a good brand of dog food. I use HALO and my dog loves it!

Good Luck!

The others had good answers. How about trying to put the crate somewhere else to where he doesn't see you leave? My standard schnauzer was exactly the same, I finally had to put his crate in my bedroom with the T.V. on. Now, I have a puppy gate for him with his food and toys, just a little extra space for him and he is well protected while I'm gone for long periods of time. I ONLY do this when I will be gone for awhile. Good luck!

Try leaving your tv on for him and get him one of those real bones with the stuffing in it. The peanut butter ones are good and keep them very busy. Only give it to him when you are gone for work so it is a special treat. Make sure you get one large enough that you don't have to worry about your dog choking on it. Petco has good ones.

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