New Puppy? Get the Scoop on What the Best Sleeping Arrangement is for Your Pup

by Denisse Aguilar on in Training Tips 22
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Whether your new puppy sleeps in your room or the living room, in bed with you or in a crate, here are ways to get him adjusted in his new home. Find out how!

Most of my regular readers already know this, but if you just got a new puppy, I highly recommend you buy a crate/kennel and began having him sleep in the crate from night one.

You could have the crate next to your bed the first couple of nights so your puppy can see you and hopefully cry less. This is a way to give the puppy a little comfort during the adjustment period away from mom but without coddling him too much.

I always use a crate for puppies to help with:

potty training
keeping the puppy out of trouble (and keeping her safe)
giving the puppy a safe, quiet place
If you put your puppy in a crate the first night, he’s less likely to have accidents.

I don’t think it matters what kind of crate you want to use.

Think about where you’ll want your future adult dog to sleep.

If you’ll likely want him in your room, then might as well set up your puppy’s crate in your room now.

There’s nothing wrong with allowing your dog to sleep with you, I just recommend you wait until he’s at least 6 months old and fully potty trained.

What if the puppy won’t stop crying in his kennel?
If you think your puppy has to go potty, take him out for a quick break (carry him outside and set him in the grass). Don’t play with him or give attention.

Some puppies will cry nonstop in their kennels, especially the first couple of nights. As hard as it is, I recommend you ignore your puppy’s crying.

Making your puppy more comfortable
The first night or two, your puppy will be feeling anxious without his mom and siblings. If possible, place a towel or stuffed animal in the crate that has the scent of his mom and littermates on it.

Other tips to help your puppy sleep:
Keep him awake all late afternoon and evening so he’s tired when you go to bed
Play with your puppy in the evening to tire him out

With these helpful tips, your new puppy will be sleeping soundly with you in his new home. Its important to be patient and loving to your new pup. He'll get the hang of things soon!

For more information on crate training and other bedtime tips for your puppy, visit That Mutt.



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22 thoughts on “New Puppy? Get the Scoop on What the Best Sleeping Arrangement is for Your Pup”

  19. Deidre Ricks

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    We always start our pups in crates (they don’t fall off the bed, no accidents, etc), and then there always comes a day where they just finally flatly refuse and tell you it’s time for them to join the family on the bed (usually around 4-5 months). Dogs are never happier then when sleeping with their pack.

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