Be Cool!
Update of epic proportions-Willy has gone in his crate twice ON HIS OWN!!!!!Just to hang out. The first time was on Saturday night. I was 1/2 of the way through a bottle of Vernaccia, when I realized I hadn't seen Willy in awhile. Then I spotted him in his crate, just chillin'. I have never, ever been so shocked in my life. I squeaked out a "good boy" and walked to the kitchen to freak out. I was like a giddy teenager, I just keep repeating, "be cool, be cool". I really wanted to call Ryan at poker and wig out on him, but I resisted.
Then, I thought I should give him treats to reinforce how awesome it is to be in the crate. But he can hear the cookie jar or cheese drawer open a mile away. I choose 3 blueberries, he enjoyed.
Last night, we were on the couch and he just went in! So that is two times in three days. My question is now what? Obviously, him feeling comfortable in the crate would make the move much easier on him. He will be in it on the plane, at my parents place and our new place. It could be his constant (nerdy Lost joke!). I had planned on making him sleep in there starting on Friday. Should I force that? We don't really have that much time left for it to happen naturally, if it even would. But,I don't want to erase any good feelings he has about the crate.
In non dog news, I did okay yesterday with my first day at home. I got up at 7 and still went to the gym, so I consider it a success. I am going to the gym later today, and then tomorrow is Canada day so party at the OR. We are also hitting the USA party on Thursday, which is said to be amazing. I have heard rumors of wine tasting and Haagan daze bars. I will report back:)
Then, I thought I should give him treats to reinforce how awesome it is to be in the crate. But he can hear the cookie jar or cheese drawer open a mile away. I choose 3 blueberries, he enjoyed.
Last night, we were on the couch and he just went in! So that is two times in three days. My question is now what? Obviously, him feeling comfortable in the crate would make the move much easier on him. He will be in it on the plane, at my parents place and our new place. It could be his constant (nerdy Lost joke!). I had planned on making him sleep in there starting on Friday. Should I force that? We don't really have that much time left for it to happen naturally, if it even would. But,I don't want to erase any good feelings he has about the crate.
In non dog news, I did okay yesterday with my first day at home. I got up at 7 and still went to the gym, so I consider it a success. I am going to the gym later today, and then tomorrow is Canada day so party at the OR. We are also hitting the USA party on Thursday, which is said to be amazing. I have heard rumors of wine tasting and Haagan daze bars. I will report back:)