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#16473 - 02/17/2002 04:38 AM |
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If one has the opportunity to be with their pup a lot, then how often should they stay in their crate?
I'm asking if the pup should stay in the crate only when you can't watch him every minute, or are there other reasons?
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#16474 - 02/17/2002 08:00 AM |
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One approach is to let the puppy's temperament, training etc. dictate how much crate time.
Young puppies get tired easily. Often they won't "settle down" unless in a crate.
Housebreaking will OFTEN suffer setbacks if they spend a lot of time out of the crate, even if you are "watching." Also, chewing can become a problem if you are not careful.
You could teather them for short periods or try confining him to a small area where you can see him.
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#16475 - 02/17/2002 09:19 AM |
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Unless you can have direct vision as to what the pup is up to; I would advise the pup should be in a crate. Even if you're just going to be outside for a minute, in that minute's time the pup could sink teeth into an electric cord. If I find the pup's interests are in something that she shouldn't have; I give her what she is allowed to have. I allow her ample play time in the morning after breakfast and potty time; then, it's nap time..in her crate. All of my dogs are in this routine and if for some reason I vary the standard; they look at me almost saying "hey..quiet down..we're trying to take a nap here." I would never advise tethering a young pup. There is too great a chance for strangulation. Also; keep the seats down on the toilet. A jumping, inquisitive pup could possibly drown. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
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#16476 - 02/17/2002 09:29 AM |
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A puppy is like an infant (and I am sure that Ed mentions this repeatedly in his articles and Q&A), much as you wouldn't leave a baby unsupervised, i.e. he/she should be in a playpen or crib, the same holds true for a pup. If you can't watch them, crate them. It's not cruel, it's common sense.
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#16477 - 02/17/2002 10:37 AM |
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There has been some good advice here. One thing I will add is that people tend to give a young pup too much freedom all at once. It's great if you have a lot of time to spend with the pup outside the crate, just gate off a room at first, then as time goes by, gradually expand the area's in the house that the pup is allowed to be in. This will reduce the chance of the dog having a housebreaking setback by sneaking off to another room and eliminating, and it also establishes a level of control over the pup. YOU are setting the ground rules. YOU decide where and when the pup can enter another part of your house.
Like previously stated....If you can't watch him, crate him.
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#16478 - 02/17/2002 11:35 AM |
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well how long does this house training take??? with my 9week old pup i have been crate training her and she does good, ofcourse there are a few accidents, but how long before she will not go in the house at all without supervision and my firm no's when i see her about to start her potty in the house?
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#16479 - 02/17/2002 11:55 AM |
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A puppy does not have full adult control over his bladder until he is 6-8 months of age. Until that age, very few will be 100% reliable. Even after that age, up to about 1 year, an accident is possible once in a blue moon. Some dogs are better than others. Also, very small breeds are sometimes difficult to house train or just take longer to get the hang of it. The thing is, by gradually increasing the puppy's freedom in the house, you'll be able to better know where he is at all times, increasing the odds that you'll "catch him in the act" if he has an accident. The more often you catch him in the act, the more often you can give a verbal correction which makes the pup think twice before doing it again.
Setting aside the housebreaking end of it, crating the pup when you cannot watch him closely will keep him safe and prevent him from learning bad habits like chewing furniture.
Too many times, people let their pups have free unsupervised roam of the house too soon. Almost always, problems arise because of this.
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#16480 - 02/17/2002 03:35 PM |
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Do you think there's a minimum&maximum limit to when the puppy should be let out of the crate, and if so what do you think the formula or schedule should be theoretically if it's possible to come up with?
(Ex.. 15 minutes, 5 times a day?)
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#16481 - 02/17/2002 05:02 PM |
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There is nothing that is written in stone. Puppies spend a lot of time sleeping so play sessions will generally be of short duration. Immediately after a meal, the pup should be taken outside. If he does his business, then he can be allowed to be out of his crate for playtime. After about 20 minutes or so of vigorous play, chances are it will be nap time. As the pup gets older he will be able to play longer and longer without getting sleepy. The pup will need to relieve himself after he wakes up so once again its outside followed by some play time. Like I said, there is no set time or rule written down anywhere. It will depend on what your schedule permits as well.
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#16482 - 02/17/2002 05:06 PM |
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Ok, I guess that gives me some good info. I pretty much know how to deal with them for the basics, but I just want to make sure I don't do anything to hurt his confidence or give him time to develop negative behavior. I guess he'll spend most of his time in the crate until 8 months when I get him, I just wanted to double check. Thanks for the responses.
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