Stop a Dog From Moving His Crate Around Tip #1 – Evaluate the location of the cage. Tip #2 -Reduce the amount of time you are leaving him in his cage. Tip #3 -Take him for a walk or share playtime together before placing him in his cage. Tip #4 -Place his cage on a slip-proof mat or carpet. Click to see full answer. Likewise, people ask, why does my dog hate her crate?So, what do we do with the crate-hating dogs? Here’s how – For the first week, either take the door off the crate or bungee it open. Feed your dog his meals in the crate; throw treats and his favorite toys in the crate. Let your dog go into and out of the crate as he pleases with no threat that the door will close.Similarly, how long does it take for a dog to get used to a crate? Once your dog will stay quietly in the crate for about 30 minutes with you mostly out of sight, you can begin leaving them crated when you’re gone for short time periods and/or letting them sleep there at night. This may take several days or weeks. Just so, how do I get my dog to settle in his crate? Here’s how it goes: Carry him outside or put him on leash. Stand outside in one place for two minutes, tops. Don’t talk to him, play with him or look at him. Just wait. If he potties, give him a treat and go inside and put him back in the crate. If he doesn’t potty, put him back in the crate. Repeat. Should I force my dog into his crate?Don’t force your dog into the crate, ever. Don’t rush introducing the crate. While crate training works well with most dogs, your dog’s past Page 2 © 2010, The Delaware Humane Association | www.dehumane.org experiences with confinement will affect the pace of the introduction process.