In general, puppies should be able to sleep through the night at about 4 months of age. Not at all. It is the best possible start for your puppy in your household. People often give a new puppy full run of the house right away. Then, when she has an accident on the carpet or chews on the legs of the coffee table, they confine her, but the damage has been done and your puppy has begun to learn that naughty chewing, etc.
Puppies learn fast and they are learning during every moment they are awake. Instead, give your puppy a safe and confined place from the beginning, and let her make a gradual and successful transition to her new home.
She will be much happier, she will begin to understand that there are boundaries and rules an important lesson for the rest of her life! When do I Use It? Use a long-term confinement area when you will be gone for extended periods of time, such as at work, and the length of time you are away exceeds the amount of time your puppy can be crated for.
Setting up the long-term confinement area. It should be mostly free of furniture and non-puppy related objects. The best places for a confinement area are the kitchen, laundry room, bathroom, or an empty spare room. The most popular pet cameras are the Furbo and the Pawbo — both have a treat dispenser and two-way audio.
Make sure the crate has appropriate chew-proof bedding. If you have a power chewer puppy who is most likely to rip up their bed and the tape , a bed like this indestructible raised cot is a great chew-proof option. I highly recommend crate training your puppy, but if you choose to not use a crate, provide a comfortable sleeping area in one corner of their puppy zone. Pro Tip: Putting your puppy's crate inside the long-term confinement area has multiple benefits.
It's not only the place they can go to sleep, but it builds positive associations with the crate. Having easy access into their crate and their comfy bed reinforces that it's a great place to be by choice, and that the door isn't always closed on them. Designated Potty Area: This area should be as far away from the crate and sleeping area as possible. Tape down puppy pee pads or use an indoor turf potty spot. Creating a potty spot with raised edges — like this dog litter box option — helps prevent toys from being pushed into the potty zone.
You'll want to make sure that this area is set up in a place where your flooring is more durable or not as "precious" to you, like a laundry room or tiled kitchen floor. This could include interactive treat toys to help them pass their time and stimulate the brain. You can tether Kongs to the edge of the puppy zone to prevent them from rolling into the potty area. Simply thread a rope through the Kong and tie a knot on one side, pulling it tight inside the Kong before stuffing and tethering.
The first time you leave the puppy unsupervised should be just after taking the dog outdoors for elimination.
Gradually increase the length of time that your dog is allowed to roam through the home without supervision. If the dog has been able to go unsupervised for a couple of hours without an "accident", it might then be possible to begin going out for short periods of time. Of course, if the dog still investigates and chews, then confinement and supervision may still be necessary. All puppies need to learn what is good behaviour and our Puppy Preschool is able to provide you and your puppy all the guidance you need to gain important socialisation skills.
All puppies need to learn the basics of socialisation and how to be a good dog and our Puppy Preschool is the perfect start for both you and your puppy to give them the opportunity to grow into a confident and well-behaved dog. Find out if one of our vet clinics near you is offering the program and ask for details. Skip to main content. Veterinary care now, pay later! Pet type s :. Life stage s :.
Pet library topic s :. Share this page. Love your pet? Once your puppy is confident on their own, and they understand potty training and the rules of good behavior, you can start giving them access to your home while you are away, one room at a time.
The goal is an adult dog that is relaxed, self-assured, and can be trusted with more freedom. Leaving a puppy alone with nothing to do in their safe area can be a recipe for trouble. This will teach them to be happy on their own. A perfect activity is chewing on a chew toy stuffed with food. Toys such as Kongs are excellent for this purpose because the food coming out of the toy will reinforce the chewing behavior.
In time, you will end up with a chew toy addict who would rather chomp on their toys than the baseboards. Other ways to keep your puppy busy when they are alone include providing edible chews like bully sticks or yak milk chews , leaving food hidden around the confinement area, or providing food-releasing puzzle toys. However, only leave your puppy unattended with toys, or edible chews that you know are safe. For example, smaller objects that your puppy can fit completely inside their mouth are a choking hazard.
Or objects that can splinter or be broken into small pieces can cause intestinal damage or obstruction if swallowed. Speak to your veterinarian about safe options, and always watch your puppy with any new toy until you are sure they can play with it safely.
When leaving a puppy alone, you can also use a sound machine or heartbeat pillow to provide company. The noise can cover up other sounds that might be more distressing, like honking cars or the garbage truck.
In fact, a study from Colorado State University found that music influenced the behavior of dogs in a shelter. However, the effect was dependent on the type of music.
So, select your background noise with care, and watch your puppy to see how they react to your choice.
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