12-08-2008, 07:33 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: East Sussex
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Re: Confused!!
Hi,
I really think it will help if you crate him again, even if its just for a few weeks.
Is the crate you initially bought big enough for his adult size? If it is then don't worry you are not punishing him by crating him, quite the opposite, it will make him feel safe.
I have a larger than average Weimaraner (69cm to withers), and we recently moved to a new house. Harley was 14 months an I crated him again at night and at certain times during the day (both while we were in and while we were out), just for a few weeks until he settled in.
If you dog is feeling insecure after the Cambridge incident, giving him room to roam around at night/when you're out will not make him feel secure.
Also I would imagine that his bed (even though you clean it) has retained the smell of his urine (dogs have a far greater sense of smell than we do), so when he smells his bed he will think he's in the right place to pee.
By crating him, you can help in making him feel secure again. Make sure you cover the crate with and old bed sheet (leaving one door uncovered), and make it a positive place for him by putting in treats and a safe chew toy.
Do crate him during the day too when you're at home, just for the odd hour here and there. And for no more than 6/7 hours at night.
You crate trained him anyway right, so I'm sure you know what to do 
For now I would buy a cheap bed to put in the crate, but for the first few nights just line it with paper, just in case.
If any accidents occur thoroughly wash the tray of the crate, allow to dry, and spray with a deodorizer.
You can also look in to giving your dog some Bach Flower Remedies. They are totally safe and they do work. I would suggest these two combinations:
Separation Anxiety Remedy
and
Emergency Remedy
Info on Flower Remedies
Hope this helps
I'm sure he will settle again soon.
Angela
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