Puppies

I 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