crate training

[cookie]

hiya i have 2 labs both in crates - mika is 2 and is fine - bruno is 1 and he will not stop messing in his crate - its drivin me mad because he doesnt go in the house he always goes outside ?????? have tried putting less paper in or even a blanket and still he does it - any tips would be appreciated

[Princess]

Hi,
When you say crates, is that a doggy basket?
And when you say messing, do you mean chewing stuff up or toileting? Sorry, probably just me being stupid!
x

[mac.]

if it is toileting is the crate to big?

[nick_j007]

Please offer a break down of a typical day including meal timings, brand, toilet breaks exercise, and totsal timer in crates each day.

Crate=dog cage.
Messing=pooing I expect.

Nick

[divadexie]

He is either showing signs of seperation anxiety, not exercised before being put in, or isn't actually gong to the loo before you put him in the crate.