The Ultimate Guide to Crate Training Your Puppy for a Peaceful Night's Sleep

✨Establish a positive association with the crate by feeding your puppy their meals in the crate during the day.

🐾Offer your puppy busy toys, such as a Kong filled with treats, each time they go into their crate.

🌙Periodically let your puppy go into their crate throughout the day, not just at bedtime, to teach them that crate time can happen anytime.

🔥Cover the crate with a sheet or blanket to create a cozy and den-like environment that helps your puppy feel safe and calm.

⏰Set an alarm or use a camera to monitor your puppy's activity during the night to prevent accidents and attend to their needs.

How can I make crate training a positive experience for my puppy?

—You can make crate training positive by feeding your puppy in the crate, offering them busy toys, and periodically letting them go into the crate throughout the day.

Should I cover my puppy's crate?

—Yes, covering the crate with a sheet or blanket helps create a cozy and den-like environment that can help your puppy feel safe and calm.

How often should my puppy go into their crate?

—Your puppy should go into their crate periodically throughout the day, not just at bedtime, to teach them that crate time can happen anytime.

How can I prevent accidents during the night?

—You can prevent accidents during the night by setting an alarm or using a camera to monitor your puppy's activity and attending to their needs.

What should I do if my puppy cries in the crate?

—If your puppy cries in the crate, avoid immediately letting them out, as this can reinforce the crying behavior. Instead, try playing calming music or using a calming pheromone diffuser to help them settle.

00:38Crate training is essential for keeping your puppy safe and preventing accidents or destructive behavior.

02:02Establish a positive association with the crate by feeding your puppy their meals in it during the day.

02:29Offer your puppy busy toys, such as a Kong filled with treats, each time they go into their crate.

03:00Periodically let your puppy go into their crate throughout the day to teach them that crate time can happen anytime.

04:41Cover the crate with a sheet or blanket to create a cozy and den-like environment that helps your puppy feel safe and calm.

05:59Set an alarm or use a camera to monitor your puppy's activity during the night to prevent accidents and attend to their needs.

06:28Play the in/out game to teach your puppy to enter and exit the crate calmly and with control.

10:30Play calming music or use a heartbeat dog to help keep your puppy relaxed through the night.