posted 03-19-2003 04:04 PM         

You should not leave a 9 week old puppy un attended. Why don't you try leaving some toys for the lil one to play with. And also leaving an old shirt with a lot of your smell will help calm him/her more while you are gone. If it is possible for you, you might want to ask a friend or family member (that you trust) to watch her while you are gone. Then she wouldn't be lonley, which is why the lil one is crying.

Hope this helps, but like I said, need to know how long the dog is being left in the crate for?

Cheers.

What breed is the dog? Did you pick up from a breeder?

posted 03-19-2003 07:37 PM         

Start with the old shirt with your smell on it also leave toys that will occupie the lil ones time.

You should also be giving treats to the lil one when it goes inside the crate...you always want the dog to feel safe insdie, like its his den...that is the purpose of the crate.

I would also suggest that you go to the library and get a book on crate training and also a book on training a puppy.

Good luck, the lil one just doesn't want to be left alone and is probably scared you've left him in there forever!

You could also try playing with the lil one right before you leave so you tire him/her out and will be content to sleep for that time on your shirt.