Where should I keep my puppy's crate?
We keep the puppies in the garage, about a foot from a side door to the back yard, with some of the adult dogs already living there. I don’t ever recommend leaving a young puppy crated alone in a garage or a distant, closed-off room, simply because being so completely isolated ‘ from the sounds and smells of a living pack might be upsetting for the puppy. No one wants to be left out.There are times of the day when we put the puppies in their crates in a far corner of a family room/kitchen, where they can feel a part of the action even while not engaging in the family’s activities. This teaches them that drama in the family doesn’t mean they have to respond with drama.
A mudroom or laundry room, just off a kitchen makes an ideal place for this kind of setup. Some people bring their puppy’s kennel into their bedroom to minimize loneliness for the first few nights, then decide to leave it there.
The best place is a foot from the back door.
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