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Hello everyone. I have a a new 10 week old Mini Goldendoodle that got a couple days ago. I have been been getting him used to a crate by giving him some treats and sitting by him. However, at night when we first put him in he likes to bark and whine. I will then sit next to him and just comfort him and pet him a little through the crate (I do not give treats at this time). He then lays down and goes to sleep.
My question is, am I reinforcing bad behavior with this? Or this is ok to show he is comforted. His crate is the end of the bed. Would it be better to put it next to me too?
Thank you to everyone for the help as this is my first post! Just couldn't find anyone else with the problem here.
My question is, am I reinforcing bad behavior with this? Or this is ok to show he is comforted. His crate is the end of the bed. Would it be better to put it next to me too?
Thank you to everyone for the help as this is my first post! Just couldn't find anyone else with the problem here.