if you accept that fact, it’ll be easier to do the necessary training to teach your puppy to sleep through the night. he’ll also be more likely to settle in and sleep if he’s in the same room with you instead of alone in a new, unfamiliar environment. if you don’t want him to be by himself in another area of the house, you can crate him in your bedroom overnight. have everything you’ll need for a potty trip set …

most rescue organizations [and breeders] don’t have the capacity or resources to keep puppies a long time. with a little foresight, planning and a commitment to training, you can have your puppy sleeping through the night in just a few days. “he’ll be more content and it will help him crash and want to rest.” you can also send a toy to your puppy in advance of his transition to his new home. over a few days, the smell will …

this explains why a puppy put into a crate may dig at the bottom or corners, though—their crate is replicating a den for them, and they’re using their instincts when they dig. a puppy that’s crated during your work shift and at night is spending at least 16 hours of a 24 hour day in their crate, and that’s no way for them to live. it’s a good idea to always exercise them first, so that they’re tired and ready …

with that in mind, we’ll go ahead and admit that you needn’t buy a new blanket for your dog if your budget has been stretched to its breaking point. if you have nice furniture, but you don’t want to prohibit your dog from snoozing on the couch or recliner, a durable blanket can help protect your things. for the sake of your own nose, you’ll want to be sure you select a blanket that is relatively odor-resistant. rugged and travel-ready, …

while there are other methods of house training your puppy, this is a very instinctual transition, requiring mainly that you take your puppy out of their crate at reasonable intervals to use the restroom. by placing your pup in a crate while you’re away, or when you’re at home and can’t be as attentive as you might need to be, you limit their access to your home and circumvent opportunities for your dog to chew your furniture or have an …