Is it better to leave dog in crate or out?

When you're at home, make sure your woof spends lots of time in their safe space so they will feel completely comfurrtable in it when you're gone. Impawtant Note: While it's common for dogs to sleep in crates at night, we don't recommend that you keep your dog in a crate for more than a couple hours during the day.



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If properly introduced with gentle leadership and positive conditioning, most dogs come to love their crate. But for frantic or miserable dogs, especially those that attempt to chew their way out, forcing them to use the crate is inhumane AND will be unsuccesful.

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Adult dogs sleep longer at night than puppies do — usually between 60% and 80% of the hours between 8 p.m. and 8 a.m. depending on their surroundings and their owner's schedule. However, daytime naps are still important for adult dogs, who may sleep for up to 37% of the day.

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