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You have just adopted a puppy. It’s like bringing home a new born baby. Before bringing a baby home from the hospital you would have set up a sleeping area to keep them safe. Setting up a dog crate is the same thing. A dog crate will provide a safe, peaceful place for your dog to call their own. If you want your bed to stay your own sleeping space then you will need your puppy to stay in the crate at night and also Fido will still be near “the pack.” This has the added benefit of knowing that at 3:00 in the morning your puppy isn’t wandering the house while you are in a deep sleep. Plus remember that your little puppy (depending on the breed) will grow up to a potentially 60 lb. dog wanting to claim the bed as his own and then where will you sleep?! Choose a crate that your puppy will be able to grow into. They should be able to stand and easily turn around in it. Plus they need to have just enough room to also be able to stretch out in while napping. Dog crates come in very stylish versions now if you don’t want just a plastic one. There are wood and metal versions that look more like furniture. You will have this crate for years so it will be worth the investment. You should also consider crate pads and not just throw in an old blanket. You want to make Fido’s area into a cozy den while making the crate attractive looking. A crate pad offers thick comfort. Some pads are reversible, with a cooling fabric on one side and a warming fabric on the other. They are also machine washable too. The crate is also an excellent house training tool. Your puppy will wait until taken outside to do “his business.” When he goes outside, praise Fido with a treat and verbally praise him too! If you have more than one animal in the house or a curious toddler, you might find that putting the puppy’s dog dish inside the crate and closing the door will keep the other animals or baby from eating his food! This ensures that your puppy is getting his nourishment and an older dog or baby is not eating puppy food too. When you have to go to work or run errands, leaving your puppy in a crate allows you to know that your pet and your house will be safe. Don’t forget to put on the radio or leave the TV on to ease any separation anxiety. Most puppies love to chew. You can decide now if it will be your couch or putting a tasty chew toy inside their crate. The chew toy will also entice the new puppy to go into the crate when you first bring him home too. A chew toy also keeps your puppy stimulated until ready for his next nap. There are many kinds of chew toys to choose from so you may need to try out a variety to find out which ones your puppy loves the most. So give your new puppy a wonderful, safe and comforting place to call their very own. A well adjusted puppy grows into a full grown best friend for you. Check out our website www.buydoggybeds.com and see the variety that is now available in crate pads.
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