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Should I lock my puppy in his crate at night?

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Your puppy's crate should never be a place of punishment. It should be associated with good things, like nap time and meals. Feed your puppy his or her meals in the crate, and lock him or her there over night so he/she gets used to sleeping there.


Should I put my 8 week old puppy in a crate at night?

Under no circumstances take the puppy to bed with you. This will form a very undesirable habit. – trust me…it's difficult to avoid doing when your puppy is whining all night, but it's very important to leave him in his crate. Give the puppy a stuffed dog toy to snuggle with.

Should I leave my dog's crate open at night?

Don't abuse the crate. It is a useful management tool, but your dog shouldn't live in a cage day and night, with few opportunities for playtime and “people” time. If your dog is being crated for any extended periods during the day, it is a good idea to allow him to sleep in someone's room at night.

Should I force puppy in crate at night?

Only put your puppy in his crate if he is tired. You should not put an awake and alert pup in his crate – he will only fight being in there. A crate is never a way to “store” your puppy – it is a space to sleep and relax.

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