Your dog should sleep wherever you—and your furry best friend—are ensured a good night's rest. Whether he sleeps in your bed, his own dog bed in one of his many strange sleeping positions, on the couch, or in his dog crate will vary depending on what works best for you both.
Is it okay to let puppy sleep anywhere?
It is best for puppies to be crated, but once they are old enough and well-trained, you can place them anywhere in the house. As long as your dog doesn't disrupt your sleep or doesn't get into any trouble around the house, there really aren't any wrong choices.
Where should a puppy sleep at night?
Most puppies do best in a crate with a soft and suitable bed or bedding tucked inside. Crates keep your little guy corralled and away from temptations and dangers while you get some shut-eye too.
Can my 8 week old puppy sleep alone?
8 week old puppy at night – sleeping and crying Remember that most 8 week old puppies have never slept alone. If asked to sleep alone on the first night in their new home, they usually cry. That's something of an understatement because a small puppy can make a surprisingly loud noise. For a surprisingly long time.
Where should puppies sleep when they come home?
* Your puppy should initially be sleeping in a crate so they don't have access to the whole house where they can get into trouble. Dogs naturally don't soil their sleeping area, so it has the added benefit of making them more likely to wait until they are outside before going to the toilet.
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