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So Mr. Lex - Yes I give my dogs titles (don't ask)... Has turned into quite the Hudini (however it's spelt) & has me quite worried.
I recently moved Lex & Lil's crates from our California Living room to our bedroom because it's a very visual space to outsiders & caught some weirdos staring into the area at my dogs driving them BANANAS...
So that said - until now I've had NO issues with either dog trying to break out of their crates. The first time I put Lex in his crate immediately after moving it into my bedroom he broke out like it was no big deal - mind you I have him in a sturdy plastic crate... So I ended up turning the crate around & pushing the door side against the wall. He some how managed to run himself against the backside of the crate, spin it around & again break the cage door open. Which at first was no big deal because he was in my bedroom, which I was cool with since it's pretty safe. Because he was so well behaved MOMENTARILY I gave it a try to leave him out of the crate - bad idea because I guess even being past 2 years now he still has 'naughty times' even with his toys - tried leaving the TV on. No go, wasn't TOO destructive but now I have underwear & socks to replace SIGH. Now is he not only breaking out of his crate, he's also figured out how to open the bedroom door & help himself to the house. Which would not have been so bad had I been prepared for his masterfull skills of opening bedroom doors with normal door knobs & a door you have to PULL on to open.
Any suggestions to keep my little egghead from making another great escape. I fear just one slip up of me forgetting to leave something out or him getting into something he shouldn't. Or heaven forbid someone break in & the cops get called & my dog not be confined. GAH! I love his little butt & can't imagine what I'd do if something happened to either of my dogs...As sad as it is they're like my best friends/kids.
Meanwhile Ms. Lily is my little princess that sits perfectly quiet & content in her crate. Not one incident of her trying to escape.
Edit:
Whoops - forgot to put the, Any suggestions part? HAHA
I recently moved Lex & Lil's crates from our California Living room to our bedroom because it's a very visual space to outsiders & caught some weirdos staring into the area at my dogs driving them BANANAS...
So that said - until now I've had NO issues with either dog trying to break out of their crates. The first time I put Lex in his crate immediately after moving it into my bedroom he broke out like it was no big deal - mind you I have him in a sturdy plastic crate... So I ended up turning the crate around & pushing the door side against the wall. He some how managed to run himself against the backside of the crate, spin it around & again break the cage door open. Which at first was no big deal because he was in my bedroom, which I was cool with since it's pretty safe. Because he was so well behaved MOMENTARILY I gave it a try to leave him out of the crate - bad idea because I guess even being past 2 years now he still has 'naughty times' even with his toys - tried leaving the TV on. No go, wasn't TOO destructive but now I have underwear & socks to replace SIGH. Now is he not only breaking out of his crate, he's also figured out how to open the bedroom door & help himself to the house. Which would not have been so bad had I been prepared for his masterfull skills of opening bedroom doors with normal door knobs & a door you have to PULL on to open.
Any suggestions to keep my little egghead from making another great escape. I fear just one slip up of me forgetting to leave something out or him getting into something he shouldn't. Or heaven forbid someone break in & the cops get called & my dog not be confined. GAH! I love his little butt & can't imagine what I'd do if something happened to either of my dogs...As sad as it is they're like my best friends/kids.
Meanwhile Ms. Lily is my little princess that sits perfectly quiet & content in her crate. Not one incident of her trying to escape.
Edit:
Whoops - forgot to put the, Any suggestions part? HAHA