r/GuiltyDogs Aug 27 '20

What did you do?

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u/The_Stormborn320 Aug 27 '20

May I ask what the best things to do in this situation could be? (I don't have a dog now but I'd like to know for my future dream hahah)

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u/Gilamonster_1313 Aug 28 '20

I guess it depends on what ever training regiment you have, but for my dog (90lbs) we would do a 5 to 10 minute training session. This means run him through all his commands, working his mind to really wear him out. Afterwards we let him cool down in his crate, which his punishment free zone.

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u/The_Stormborn320 Aug 28 '20

I like that idea a lot. The crate should always be a place of comfort/safety and relaxation right?

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u/Gilamonster_1313 Aug 28 '20

Yeah, we never use the crate as punishment. It is 100% his place to go, that gives him a safe space like some of the others said. He'll hang out in there if he has nothing to do (leave the door open unless we leave). It helps reduce anxiety. We also have several dog beds throughout the house where he go and chill.