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hey i have a new dog about a year old sometimes when i go int her room when she is in the crate and her room is dark i will go in there to get something i will try to be quiet but she will FIRE up let out a bit of a growl and bark i just got this dog this week was just wondering is she telling me she has to go pee or just doing her job ? when she does it i let her out thinking she has to use the bathroom

Hi troubles,  From the information in your Message, I would assume that you are establishing adequate opportunities for exercise and 'relieving' herself.  That the time you refer to is probably night-time - (being in the crate and the room dark).  However, the important aspect of this is whereby you say;  "I will try and be quiet".  Most probably without intention, but you are suggesting to her that you are lower ranking and do not wish to create disturbance.  Not 'rocking the boat' so to speak. 

(No matter whether quiet - a dog will hear, sense and know a nearby presence)!

So providing she has adequate exercise, when you have required rest time, just strut into the area normally, acting unaware of her.  But equally, at present, if she should grumble or bark, either yell, "Oi" with an assertive attitude, or even perhaps walk over and bang the crate with your hand and say nothing!  Then walk confidently back out of the room in the same way as you came in.

Create a reasonable routine that she can establish the need to relieve herself, and exercise too.  Then overnight she will be fine.  But equally act in a manner that you are in charge, and do not need to creep cautiously around her.  Let her be aware of learning to be more respectful of you.

Hope this helps,
Regards,
Vixen

hi,

my little guy does the same thing sometimes.. i will agree with the jerk think too.
hes 6 1/2 months now. crate trained. sleeps in his crate is in his crate in the truck when i go to work.

i know his pee and poo routines.
but when im around the house hes always out of his crate untill around 11pm, he gets his last pee.
straight into his crate with a treat.

the answer your question.
try to not put him in the crate untill its bedtime for everyone. dogs love to be around even if its just to watch t.v. or watching you cook dinner.

i always play and train him in the house, tell him to sit, then throw the ball down the hallway atleat 30 times anight, hes soo tired by bedtime that he just crashes and i can watch a movie in peace.

lots n lots of exercise and traingin with it too, and your dog will be tired in the mind and body.

hope this work

-Nic