Should you cover a puppy crate during a bad night of sleep? The answer is yes, as long as you do it safely. Many people think that puppy crate covers are cruel, unnecessary and a waste of time but you’d be surprised how beneficial they can be. Puppy crate training can actually be quite therapeutic for both you and your puppy. It is especially helpful when you have had your puppy for a while and he has gotten used to being alone in his crate.
Crate training a puppy during a bad night of sleep requires patience and time. Add on trying to soothe your dog during the night by giving them a special treat, an evening nap in their cozy crate, or even trying to sleep in their favorite crate all night long! Even when your puppy is doing fine eating their food or taking their afternoon naps in their cozy crate, occasionally sleeping in their special crate at night can feel like a whole new ball game. For most dogs, their first night out of their crates will be filled with constant barking, whining and demands for attention.
If this is happening to you, try using a pheromone diffuser. You can buy them online or at your local pet store. Using a pheromone diffuser will calm your puppy while providing a special calming influence over your puppy. A puppy crate can actually sound annoying to a crying puppy. A pheromone diffuser will fill the crate with a relaxing pheromone scent that replaces the smell of human urine which some dogs find offensive. This way, your puppy’s sleep may be darkened and their noise level reduced.
If after using the potty break and you still find your puppy sniffing their litter box throughout the night and barking non-stop, then you should probably take them out to go outside. Again, if the barking and whining continue, you should consider whether it is something you can handle. If you are going to take them out in the dark, it is a good idea to carry a flashlight.
Housebreaking puppies is no easy task. It is not just about bathroom habits but also about house training. Puppy crate training is one of the key fundamentals to house training any puppy.
Some puppies are highly accidents and tend to leave everywhere they go. These accidents usually happen in the middle of the night, or right before you get back from work. Some puppies have accidents during the day as well. These are the puppies that have yet to be housebroken and need to be tamed before they will follow directions. There are many accidents that happen all the time and these usually happen because the puppy does not know what to do in these situations.
If the puppy has accidents in your house, you should try to figure out why. Are they having a hard time getting to the bathroom breaks? What time of day is this happening? For most dogs this is not an issue because they sleep during the day and then poop when they want to.
Puppies love to chew on things. Many times puppies are introduced to their surroundings through a toy. When they begin chewing on the toy, this is the sign that they are tired and need a bathroom break. If the puppy is barking, and they are at large, it is best to take them out immediately, and not try to use a crate during the night. If you have never done this before it is suggested that you find a qualified dog trainer to show you how to do it properly.