Once
your puppy accepts the crate as a fact of puppy life, you can move the crate to a more acceptable spot in the house.
Often
puppies accept crating at night more readily than crating during the day.
Not exact matches
When introduced correctly as a
puppy, almost every dog will
accept the
crate.
So already knowing about and
accepting a
crate should be part of your
puppy's training.
For this reason, most dogs will happily
accept a
crate as part of their lifestyles, especially if trained as
puppies.
If at some point your
puppy is more
accepting of the
crate (doesn't show signs of anxiety anymore) and you catch him whining and pawing to ask to be let out, ignore these attempts to get your attention and let him out only once he's quiet.
By following these simple rules, your
puppy will
accept his
crate within just a few days, and life will be blissfully quiet!
Generally, an older dog will
accept being
crated faster than
puppies do.
A young
puppy (8 - 16 weeks) should normally have no problem
accepting a
crate as his «own place.»
Puppies usually
accept the
crate within a day.
If the
crate is small enough and portable from the day - time location, put the
crate next to your bed at night and, at night only, you can close the door at this stage: Most
puppies will
accept being shut in, at night, if you are right next to them.