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Originally Posted by bberryman
yes he does act the same way when my girlfriend tries to put him the cage. He has not bitten her because I dont want her to get as physical with him, as I do. He does still snap and growl at her when I try and put him in his cage. Weird as it sounds, we mainly have this problem agt night. It is almost like he is a different dog when the sun rises. The next day he acts as if nothing has happend the night before.
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Do you only put him in the crate at night?
If so, it sounds like he obviously needs to be desensitized to the crate. So he didn't act this way with the crate as of 4 months ago correct? Has he had a traumatic experience that had left him fearful of the crate? Either way, here are some stratigies to help him get used to and accept going in the crate I found from several sources online;
This means that you should always keep a doggy bed or some comfortable blankets and pillows lining the crate. In addition to this you should provide plenty of opportunities for entertainment while in the crate. A few toys and a treat or chew toy that can be chewed on for hours such as a raw meaty bone make excellent crate entertainment for any dog. If your dog wears a harness or collar you should also be sure to remove this before putting your dog in his or her crate for maximum comfort.
The biggest thing that you should avoid with dog crate training is using the crate as a time out or discipline area. The crate should not be a place for punishment but rather a place that your dog grows accustomed to, feels comfortable in and ultimately even enjoys spending time. (Have you used the crate as an act of punishment at all?)
What size is the crate. A crate too small can be upsetting for the dog. Is the crate the same size as it was 4 months ago? This could contribute to the problem but remember not to buy a crate too large either for the following reasons;
The first step is to buy the right kind of crate for your dog. Choose a crate that's the right size for your dog. The crate should be big enough to take into consideration any changes in size that are bound to happen in the next few weeks. It should also be small enough that your puppy doesn't make a space at the corner of the crate to relieve himself in.
My personal advice;
Finally I would move the crate into your room by your bed at night so the dog can hear you. Gradually move the crate further and further away from your bed night by night until the dog's crate is eventually in its desired location. Always keep the crate door open too and place his meals in a bowl and in the crate.
PROUD AKITA MOMMY 
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