Dog cage question

They need to be taught start by covering top and 3 sides make sure to leave a little space at the bottom for air circulation, remove or prop door open and Black their bedding inside get them to start sleeping in kennel for a couple of weeks if it is a young dog put a lock at the back. After they get use to this teach them bed when you say it take them to the kennel after this start closing the door for short periods and slowly lengthen the time

Please read the link below. They are several things you should do as well as things you shouldn't do. You don't want the dogs to think of their crate as a doggy jail or punishment.

http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/dogs/tips/crate_training.html

You need to first crate train them, they shouldn't think of their crate as a "cage" instead make it comfy and let it become their den, leave the door open and give them a bone in it. http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/dogs/tips/crate_training.html

When dogs bark, just make a sharp noise, or drop something on the floor like your checkbook and when they stop barking you can say good dog. Don't say their name or look them in the eye, when you make your loud noise.

You need to train them. It takes time and a boatload of patience. The crate should be a "safe place" and sanctuary, not a form of punishment. Same with barking. Dogs are a lifetime commitment - people get them, never train or discipline them, then the problems start. Dogs are like kids, they just want to please you and receive unconditional love. They need routine and structure. See if these help.

http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/dogs/tips/crate_training.html

https://www.cesarsway.com/dog-care/lifecycle/puppies/Puppy-crate-training-made-easy

http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/dogs/tips/how_to_stop_barking.html

https://www.cesarsway.com/dog-behavior/barking-and-howling/dog-barking-101

The crates are know as "houses" - I tell them "get in your house!" And they do so happily. Mine only use it to nap or as a safe zone. Their beds in other areas of the house are also safe zones. Just take the time to teach them and watch you tube or hire a trainer to help if necessary. I have 6+ dogs (6 cats, a canary and a dragon), and if they were not trained this place would be utter chaos. I do not do drama and chaos, the outside world does that for me. 🐶

Sharon has absolutely the right point about it being a safe place for the dog. Never close the door as punishment, and spend them time training them. When they want to be in their safe space and don't seem like they want to come out for a little while, as that will help them understand the purpose of their safe space.

Shock collar on lowest setting

the crate is his safe place. It needs to be large enough to accommodate a good stretch, and small enough to be cozy. His blanket or your old sweat shirt..a chew bone (not rawhide) and a no spill water dish. Once his environment is his Happy place, consult your vet or a trainer about the right training for that breed.

Do you want a pet or an animal on display? All this crap about "safe place" for your dog would be believable if the owners never closed the doors of the crates, but they do. Pet owners just do it so the pet they HAD to have can be put on hold for a while so they can forget it.

https://www.peta.org/about-peta/why-peta/crating-dogs/

Dogs should not be in cages