Is a crate or pen better for a puppy?

During long periods or more than two hours, a playpen may be preferred for your young puppy. Potty accidents during longer periods will be less of an issue in a puppy pen compared to a dog crate. That said, older pups and adult dogs can typically manage up to four hours in a dog crate, assuming they're crate trained.

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Can I put my puppy in a pen instead of a crate?

The playpen is a great way for pet parents to keep their puppies safe and give them the playtime they need, but it should not be used as a crutch. A playpen should not be used to confine your puppy for long periods as this can lead to behavioral problems.

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Is a playpen a good idea for a puppy?

A playpen gives your puppy to roam around and explore without getting into trouble, or munching on any house plants. If you live in an apartment, having a puppy playpen makes life for your puppy much easier too.

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What is the difference between a crate and a play pen?

While playpens are great as a safe place for your pup to play, dog crates are more suitable for bedtime and travel as they usually don't allow enough room for your dog to move about very much. You have a choice of metal crates or soft crates. Read on to choose the best dog crate for your dog.

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Where should I leave my puppy when I go to work?

Create a Safe Confinement Area

To keep Fido (and your belongings) safe from harm, create a safe confinement area just for your furry friend. Crate training is a great way to keep older puppies safely sequestered while you're at work.

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Puppy Crate Setup - Using A Puppy Playpen

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What do you do with a puppy when you work all day?

Having a pet sitter or someone you know, such as a friend or neighbour, spend time with your puppy when you're working is a great way to lower the risk of boredom or separation anxiety. If possible, have someone stop by every couple of hours while you're gone if your puppy is younger.

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Is it OK to leave a puppy alone for 8 hours?

Puppies younger than 6 months: Leave them alone for 2 hours max at a time. Puppies older than 6 months: Leave them alone for 4 hours max at a time.

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Do you need crate and playpen?

One of the most common puppy questions I get as a dog trainer is whether the pup should be in a crate or puppy playpen. The quick answer is that ideally you get your puppy used to being in both a crate and a playpen.

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Why are playpens a good idea?

A playpen gives you a safe space to keep your child while you answer the door, catch up on a little housework, or get yourself ready for work.

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How long can a dog be crated during the day?

Crate Time For Adult Dogs

Most adult dogs can stay in a crate for about half a day as long as the dog gets ample exercise and walks when he or she is out of the crate. Many adult dogs can manage eight or so hours in a crate while their owners are at work, but longer than this can often cause behavioral problems.

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Can I use a pen instead of a crate?

If Your Puppy's Alone for Several Hours

If you don't want your dog to have full reign of the house while you're away, a pen is a great way to keep them comfortable. The benefit of a pen is it gives them enough space to eat, drink, move around, and change positions — unlike a crate which is more confined.

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Will puppy pee in playpen?

Your dog will associate the crate with where they eat and sleep and pups refuse to poop and pee where they snooze and dine. However, since playpens are so large, they poop, pee, eat and sleep in them.

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Should you put pee pad in playpen?

Important note: Although you can leave potty pads in your puppy's playpen to absorb any accidents they may have, this on its own won't potty train your puppy. This is why we recommend following a potty training schedule to teach them how to “hold it” and where to potty when it's time to!

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Should I lock my puppy in his crate at night?

Crate training is necessary for when your canine is a puppy—sleeping in a crate at night teaches puppies how to control their bladder and bowels since they don't like to relieve themselves in the same space that they sleep. Kennels are also excellent for the times that no one can be home to supervise your new puppy.

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What not to put in a puppy crate?

Avoid leaving water and food in the crate

It may not be a good idea to leave water in the crate for your puppy especially in the first few days when you are still training him on the house rules. Puppies will fill up on the water and might mess up their crate.

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How long can I leave my puppy alone?

How Long Can Puppies Be Alone? Remember, dogs and especially puppies need to urinate often. As a guideline, new puppies up to 10 weeks old typically can't hold their bladder for more than an hour. Dogs between 10 to 12 weeks old can usually hold it for around two hours.

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What age group is a playpen for?

A playpen comes into its own when your child is just beginning to crawl -- at about six or seven months -- and you may find it useful until your child is about two years old. Think about how you'll use it and in which areas of your home before you go ahead and buy one.

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When should you stop using playpen?

Stop using the playpen when your child can easily climb out — when he or she reaches a height of 34 inches (86 centimeters) or weighs 30 pounds (14 kilograms).

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What age can you use a playpen until?

Although it seems to be the most coherent option, the use playpen is not advised after the baby turns two years old. This is the age when babies start to explore the world around and at this time, they enter a very important phase of their motor and cognitive development.

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Why not to use a crate?

Crating is a popular “convenience practice” that is often used on adult dogs. It deprives dogs of the opportunity to fulfill some of their most basic needs, such as the freedom to walk around, the opportunity to relieve themselves, and the ability to stretch out and relax.

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Can I crate my dog at night and while I'm at work?

Impawtant Note: While it's common for dogs to sleep in crates at night, we don't recommend that you keep your dog in a crate for more than a couple hours during the day. Before you go back to the office, make sure your dog is fully potty trained so they do not have to stay in a crate at all while you're gone.

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Where should a puppy sleep at night?

We recommend at least having them in your bedroom with you in the beginning in either a dog bed or crate. Having your puppy in your bedroom with you will make them feel more reassured. Then, you can gradually move them to where you would like them to sleep permanently.

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How do you discipline a puppy who's biting?

Interrupt Playtime

In some cases, letting out a loud noise will make your puppy even more excited, and they might continue to bite. At this point, ignore your puppy, stop any interactions and walk away. Stopping playtime abruptly is far more effective than yelling at your puppy or punishing them.

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How to discipline a puppy?

Be consistent. Puppies crave consistency in their daily routine and in puppy training. Correct bad dog behavior immediately and firmly every time it happens with a firm voice, a loud noise like a hand clap, or through redirection, like offering them a chew toy when they exhibit biting behavior.

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How long does it take to teach a puppy to be alone?

Teaching Alone Time

In the beginning, even one or two minutes might feel too long for your puppy, but over three or four days, you should be able to build up to fairly long periods.

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