You can put
a blanket over the crate if you want as this will make your puppy feel more secure.
This works best if your dog doesn't see you doing it, so do it from the back side of the crate or with a crate cover, towel or
blanket over the crate.
One other tip that I share in my video guide of how to stop a dog from barking is to place
a blanket over the crate if your barks at night.
Not exact matches
I like to put a
blanket over the metal
crates to give it more of a den like «feel» which puppies do seem to like when sleeping but I recommend removing the
blanket during the day so they can feel more apart of whats going on in the household while
crated.
You could try draping a
blanket over the top of the
crate to muffle loud sounds and dim the flashes of light.
Put your dog in a
crate or carrier and drape a towel or
blanket over it so they can not see anything.
Placing a
blanket over part of the top of the whelping box or providing and enclosed
crate may resolve this problem.
We place a sheet or
blanket over the top of the
crate to give the dog a sense of being in a den.
Further security is gained by placing a
blanket or other covering
over the top and sides of the
crate — making it a real «dog house.»
Putting a
blanket or sheet
over the
crate and partially covering it may make it more «den - like.»
If the room tends to be cool a light
blanket or sheet tossed
over half of the
crate will keep the puppy warm enough.
When I learned that animal rescue groups needed not only
blankets and towels, but other comfort / care items (e.g., leashes / collars, carriers,
crates), I established 20 drop - off locations and collected
over 3,000 more items in several months.
If your dog likes his / her
crate, drape a
blanket over the top to give them a better sense of security in their «den.»