Re: [PyrNet-L] Crating an older dog (was my dog george)

[Cindy Zellick <CindyZel@worldnet.att.net>]

I have the exact same problem as Jane.  Our 4 yr. old Cody must be
secured in a bedroom at night or off he goes to piddle on the front room
carpet.  Since he was a pup we've not only installed new carpet and padding,
but new underlayment.  I thought he might have 'smelled' his spot, but
eliminating the spot didn't work.
We have 3 pups under the age of 8 months who are all crate trained.
I didn't even *know about crate training pre-Internet and these dog lists.
I'm wondering how difficult it is to try and crate train an older dog.  He
shows *no interest in the 3 crates scattered through-out the house.  I know
he's not going to go into any crate training willingly.  Any suggestions gang?
I'd really love to keep the bedroom doors open.  We use a wood burning
stove most the time and those back bedrooms can get quite nippy w/ the
doors shut!!!
Thanks,
Cindy Zellick
Chico, CA USA
cindyzel@worldnet.att.net