tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2141921370714632366.post827363644384010348..comments2024-01-10T10:07:39.883-06:00Comments on Serendipity: Tales from the ZooPaulahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04355354417513710832noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2141921370714632366.post-49740874884532416192008-12-23T09:48:00.000-06:002008-12-23T09:48:00.000-06:00Dogs are pack animals & the crate can represen...Dogs are pack animals & the crate can represent the "den" which means safety to the dog. This is their territory & they know it is the safe haven. You are the alpha so you set the tone. No guilt.Charlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07371413656909981870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2141921370714632366.post-32011423102854704282008-12-15T08:49:00.000-06:002008-12-15T08:49:00.000-06:00Paula... you know that I understand more than anyo...Paula... you know that I understand more than anyone. We now have 3 dogs and 2 cats. We have resolved to let the cats sleep with us since they're not naughty, and the dogs go into their condos (that's what we tell them their crates are) for the night. I cover the crates with a blankey so they're warm and secure, and they know that the nighttime is for sleeping. You might have some anarchy for the first few nights, but it definitely gets easier. Try giving them a treat when they get into their crates for the night... Pavlov definitely knew what was up! Caesar says routine is the key! :) Good luck!FL Cousinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10184936580325116728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2141921370714632366.post-14667959091794030832008-12-11T12:39:00.000-06:002008-12-11T12:39:00.000-06:00Dear Paula,Your pets are soooo adorable! I know t...Dear Paula,<BR/>Your pets are soooo adorable! I know too well about cat/dog fights in the middle of the night. We crate the dog and lock the cat in the bedroom with us now. If we don't she claws at the carpet by the door. We are having to replace our upstairs carpet just for this reason. You love them anyway! Ha! ha! <BR/>Blessings,<BR/>SeliaSelia's Arthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02357333593531798992noreply@blogger.com