older dogs, need to be out of the kitchen

[kuwaizair]

our kitchen is shaped like a T. with 3 openings. gates are not an option

Comments

[rockyspaw]

So... crating is definitely out of the question? B/c it would be a lot safer for everyone. : )

[kuwaizair]

"it is mean" they say and other family says "they are to old to learn to go in a crate"

crateing anytime for what ever reasons is mean.

[rockyspaw]

According to them... right? Not to you? I don't really feel like you answered my question, but I'll just say this: maybe you could read up and gently help them understand why it's not mean?

[kuwaizair]

i don't know if the'd lisen or believe it. my mom and aunt(who dosen't live with us) think they are to old to be taught, and I guess my stepdad things it is like punishment. moreso if the craiting is done when we go out of the house. well the only thing we have on hand is a large pet carrier. but that is mean. because then they can't have the couch to lay on, or get water (I guess we could put it in there)

[rockyspaw]

I dunno what to say... a lot of training methods are considered difficult at first, but... oh well...