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Puppy and dog crate training encourages puppies to control themselves for longer periods of time and keeps them safe when unsupervised.

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My puppy escapes her crate. How do I keep her safely inside?

I would recommend getting a different cage or one that requires two fingers to engage a spring. Dogs are unable to open the cages that have the springs in my experience. These are similar to cat carriers that have the spring loaded mechanism on the door. I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.

Is a dog crate good for my small dog's safety from kids and comfort?

A crate or crate training is never a bad idea. It can also serve as a safe place for Bella (as you have stated). It doesn't need to be huge either, just big enough for her to lay down, turn around and stand. Make sure there are no sharp edges and that the bars are close enough together so she cannot get her head between them.

My small dog is afraid of the electronic dog door. How to train her?

I am sorry you are having trouble with Midna! It may be that she needs some extra time and attention to learn this skill, and unfortunately there are no guarantees that she will ever get it figured out. I would try teaching her separately from the big dog for a while. See if you can get her to do it without the bigger dog around, then try to get her to "wait her turn," after the bigger dog goes through so that it doesn't whap her in the face. Best of luck to you! Thank you for asking Boop by Petco!

My dog scratches my door and pees on my bed. How do I stop him?

I would recommend putting a baby gate in front of the closed door. This way Bobo cannot scratch and bother your door. He may continue to lay outside the door but this way he won't be able to get in or cause any harm.

My dog uses a doggy door but still pees inside. How to stop it?

This may be a difficult situation to remedy and it is possible that Benny may never be truly trust worthy in the house. Your best option to start is to begin crate training. Here is a great link: https://www.petcoach.co/article/how-to-crate-train-your-dog/ You must eliminate the opportunity to have accidents and crate training is the best way to do so. I hope this helps.