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Originally Posted by abbi_sheff
Yeah he is perfectly clean, does nothing.
The problem I have with leavng him to bark is that we live in a terraced house so I dont want to disturb the neighbours. He is happily laid in his crate now but if I was to shut the door he would start whining straight away.
Thanks
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Could you have a word with your neighbours? Just explain to them that in the long term letting him cry now while you ignore him, will mean he will be much quieter in the future.
You could try practicing shutting him in his crate during the day. Maybe feed him in there, so he associates it with good things. If he goes quiet, then immediately reward him, then if he makes noise, then ignore him. He'll soon cotton on.
I know its really tempting to tell them off, sometimes their cries are really frustrating, but ignoring him really is the best thing you can do. Even eye contact can be a reward.