Should you move your puppy’s crate around?
In general it is a good idea to move your pup’s crate around and thereby teach him that no matter where his crate is – he can rest and relax in it! However, this comes with one caveat: Your dog should always have a quiet and calm spot to sleep.
If you have small children, then moving your puppy’s crate into their playroom is not the best idea. If you have a big party planned with a lot of people over, your dog’s crate also should not be in the room with all the commotion. As you are moving your dog’s crate around, always keep in mind that the place where you keep it should be one that is quiet and lets your puppy to rest.
Many families may have one crate that they use in the bedroom at night and in the living room or home office during the day. In this case it is absolutely fine to move the crate during the day. Your puppy will be more likely to fall asleep without whining if he is close to you and not by himself in a different room.
Dogs are creatures of habit and they learn best if they have a structured routine. There is absolutely no benefit to randomly moving your puppy’s crate around from room to room (or even within one room) simply to give him novel experiences. Some dogs that are on the nervy side (such as Poodles or many herding breeds) will be irritated if their crate is in a new spot every day.
You should always strive to create routines that your dog can understand. Moving the crate from the bedroom to the office during the day and back to the bedroom at night is easily understandable for your dog. Moving it from one end of the living room to the other then to the dining room and to the hallway, then to the bedroom and the kids’ room however makes no sense and will only confuse your pup.
If you are using your crate a lot, it makes sense to get one or two more so you do not have to constantly move them around. Many owners have one crate in the bedroom (or wherever the puppy sleeps) and another one in their living or working space.
If you are planning to crate your dog in the car (which is a very good idea from a safety perspective), you may want to get a crate specifically for your vehicle as well.
Of course, how many crates you purchase will depend on the specific kind you decide on. Some specialty crates (such as indestructible crates or crates for Pitbulls) can be expensive – having several of them will require quite a big budget. If you however decide on basic crates (that you can also get in thrift stores or through Craigslist), you can probably acquire several for not too much money.
Once your dog grows up and becomes less destructive, you can stop crating him and donate any crates you no longer use.
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They purpose of crate training is to establish a safe space for your dog, where it can go it it wants some space.
You are aiming to establish it as such, and so I would suggest moving it is redundant. Your dog will seek you out when it wants company anyway.
You should avoid disturbing the dog when crated – that is part of how you establish it as “safe”
So I would say, just position it in its overnight location, and leave it at that. Your dog will move around normally anyway. Maybe a dog bed in your main room would be appropriate too.
If you are planning to crate train him for life, I would suggest getting two separate crates. That way he will know that he has his place in the living room during the day and he has a place at night when he sleeps.
You could move the one crate back and forth but this might become a hassle. Plus, he is going to get big so establishing a routine now will be much helpful later. My vote is, get two crates.
Another room when you sleep? They are pack animals and sleep together. Dog misses his/her mom and litter. The dog wants to sleep in the room with you where he/she can smell you and hear you. Even put the crate up so they can see you.
Hey I am sorry I know this is an old post but I came across this on google and its wrong information, I happen to be a certified dog trainer and the fact that every one is saying that moving the crate around is against the purpose of crate training is not accurate for me. crate training is creating a positive association with the crate not where its placed, and your dog needs to be around you or else hell feel lonely, anyway this is my opinion and I use two crates one in the bedroom where my dog sleeps(when I can hear him)and another I move around, i found an article on this point you can read for more details but in my opinion its totally fine to move it.
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These questions are often asked by all new pet parents. And, I know how hard it is for you or your puppy to sleep together when you both have no idea about each other. After months of trial and error, you understand each other’s habits and with pride, you own the pet ownership.
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Dog crate in the bedroom or living room can be difficult, I know it, and I’ve been through it too.
But with little planning, attentiveness, and guidance from an experienced expert, you can figure out how long a puppy should sleep in your room or how long he should crate in your room.
However, the most convenient solution to take care of your puppy is to crate them in your bedrooms for the first few weeks. This will make him comfortable and more secure compared to keeping him in the next room alone. This will also help you to bond with your dog which is important in the long run.