Puppies

f you really cannot stand your puppy’s cries,

or if you are worried that he is disturbing the

neighbors, you can set up the crate by your

bedside for the first few nights. You can then move

it to a permanent location, such as the kitchen or

utility room, when the pup is more settled.

Remember that it is important for a puppy to learn

to cope on his own for short periods. If you are

constantly with him, he may become anxious if a

situation arises when he has to spend time on his

own. He may bark and whine, and in a worst-case

scenario, he may become so upset that he defecates,

or becomes destructive.

If your puppy accepts the crate as his own cozy den,

he will be perfectly happy to spend time away from

you, and problems with separation anxiety need

never arise.

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Puppies