Most dogs are ready to be left outside of a crate somewhere between 6 and 18 months. Dogs that are very mouthy tend to take longer than breeds that are not prone to chewing or generally getting into trouble too much.
What age do you let dog sleep out of crate?
1. Age group and breed. Puppies develop their maturity between the ages of 15 to 20 months. Once they exhibit their chewing behavior after 23 months of age you can trust him to sleep out of his crate.
Should I let my puppy sleep outside his crate?
Puppies should be crated for the reasons discussed, but once they are old enough and well-trained enough to sleep outside the crate, 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.
How long should a golden retriever sleep in a crate?
Only place your Golden Retriever in his crate for a few hours at a time. Generally 1 hour for every 4 weeks of age is a guideline.
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