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If a dog hasn't been crated for a few years, you can't just put him in one and leave for a few hours and expect him to accept it
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So far, no one here in this thread has said anything about it being an easy fix. I think the OP also recognizes that this is something that will take patience and consistancy, and more training.
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It doesn't matter how much you exercise them..You honestly think it will make a difference cause I don't and I have seen it...
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Absolutley. Fufilling an animals needs, one of which is excercise, will completley help the situation.
It isn't the be-all end-all to this scenario, but when we are dealing with confining an animal - especially a dog which is a mix of two very high energy breeds - satisfying this very important need before confining the animal (regardless of whether the confining happens with a gate, a door, or a crate) will totally help.
In fact, I'm surprised this point is even being argued, but anyway....
LP brought up a good point too. Teaching this dog to stay off the couches will be an important step regardless of crate-training; but if the OP wishes to continue with it, she needs to know that it is not impossible NOR is it wrong.
Good luck Claire, and keep us posted!