Feed Your Pet in the Crate
One good way to get your Shih Tzu used to the crate is my feeding him or her in there. If your dog is wary and hasn’t tried to enter the crate, you will need to take it slowly. You can do this by placing the food bowl in front of the crate or just inside of the door. If your dog comfortably enters, you can try to push the bowl back a little bit. If your dog gets nervous or leaves the crate altogether, start from the beginning again. However, as your dog continues to move into the crate, keep slowly pushing the food bowl further inside. Continue this routine until your dog becomes fully comfortable with eating in his or her crate.
