what you’re doing when you see him enter and give your dog full-blown praise. hug him, pet him, say good dog, and maybe even give him a treat out of your hand.
never try to push, pull, or force your puppy into the crate. with the exception of nighttime, you should allow the puppy to enter at its own will during this stage.
feed your dog in the crate. once your dog is comfortable entering the crate on its own, begin feeding it its regular meals in the crate. place the food dish at the back of the crate. if your dog is still hesitant going all the way in, place the 