Good Things Happen in the Crate
Hide treats in the crate and let the puppy find them. Put great toys in the crate. Feed the puppy in the crate (with the door open).
The idea is that the puppy will begin to link the crate to good things.
Only once they’re popping in on their own accord, can you close the door briefly, praise your pup, and then open the door.
Feed your puppy in the crate and briefly close the door. Praise their calm behavior and then open the door.
Gradually extend the length of time the door is closed. Be sure to tell your pup how clever they are for remaining calm.
And here’s the thing… only open the door when they are calm and quiet. This rewards their good behavior, rather than crying.
With your puppy in the closed crate, leave the room for a few seconds. Only return when they are quiet and then let them out and give lots of praise.
Remember, returning or letting a puppy out when they’re crying, rewards bad behavior and tells them that crying gets them what they want. Don’t go there!
Well done! You now have a crate-trained puppy.
Crate training a puppy while at work is great for many reasons:
Leaving a Puppy Alone While At Work
Working full-time means leaving a puppy home alone.
Oh, those puppy eyes! Leaving that adorable bundle of cuteness is hard, but is it fair?
Actually, yes it is. It’s a mistake for a puppy to be constantly in your company. This can make them over-dependent on people. This means they won’t learn the skill of being alone.
So leaving a puppy isn’t cruel but…how long can you leave a puppy home alone?
How long can puppies hold their pee? For this, there’s a simple equation.
This equation levels out at around 6–7 months, with no dog being comfortable holding their pee above eight hours.
In practical terms, leaving a puppy home alone while at work, means you’ll need to give the pup comfort breaks at the appropriate times. Excluding comfort breaks mean risking the puppy getting confused about potty training, therefore, leading to an untrained dog.
Thus leaving a puppy alone for 8 hours isn’t great for any four-legger regardless of age (especially leaving a puppy alone at home for the first time!). While it’s technically possible for a young adult dog to hold on this long, a puppy needs frequent toilet breaks plus the stimulation of company.
This raises the question: What to do about the dog while at work? The answer is to get help. Remember, this stage isn’t forever and these demanding times do pass.
Can I leave my 8 week old puppy home alone?
The new puppy needs a lot of attention and companionship. For the first few days your home is a stranger’s home. And they may will not feel safe there. If you leave a puppy alone too soon and for too long, they may get very distressed, make a lot of noise and have a very upset stomach.
You need to either arrange for time off work to be with your 8 week old puppy for much of the day, or for someone else to look after him whilst you are at work.
Should I Get A Puppy If I Work Full Time
Caring for a puppy while working full-time is a challenging experience, but it can be done. With the right tips and training, you can make sure that your puppy stays safe, happy and healthy during the day when you’re at work. The following information can help you out with raising your puppy as a full-time employee.