Puppy Crate Setup - Using A Puppy Playpen

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Puppy Crate Setup - Using a Puppy Playpen // You can connect your puppy crate to your puppy pen for better puppy training results. During your puppy’s first week home crate training is crucial. Set up your playpen the right way to keep your puppy safe and to work on successful potty training with your dog. Whether you brought a new puppy home from a breeder or you're adopting a puppy from a rescue group, all puppies need to be trained using a crate and puppy pen setup.
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@HowToTrainADreamDog 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Puppy Crate Setup - Using A Puppy Playpen! Where do you set your playpen and crate up, in your home?

@wychan5873 4 жыл бұрын

Hi, our french bulldog puppy's crate and pen is in the basement family room. The floor is tiled.

@athenasin5737 4 жыл бұрын

We are setting ours up in our living room xx

@rainbowsprinkles3088 3 жыл бұрын

@@athenasin5737 same here! We are going to let her go to the sunroom after as well! :)

@dayleouellet3077 3 жыл бұрын

We have ours set up in our living room. We have tried a few different configurations and the most effective one was when we had access to the crate while in the pen. After watching this video I am going to put it back together that way again! We also have a crate in our bedroom and one in living room, but I think we will stick to just the living room and cover with sheet for sleeping at night. Everything time she moves or decides to chew her bone it wakes us up.

@annielizard 3 жыл бұрын

If we are supposed to be keeping the crate closer to us at night in the first few days when the puppy comes home, and that the crate should be inside the play pen, does that mean we should also set up the pen in our bedroom as well? Or is it a terrible idea to set up the crate and play pen in the living room and just move the crate to our bedroom at night? thanks!

@sarkaralmasov970 3 жыл бұрын

Pam, you're way better with dog training advice than working at that Office

@solodolo. 2 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@tjomasleal554 3 ай бұрын

I was watching another channel but wow. Your video was short and filled with tons of information not hidden behind links to dozens of other videos and paywalls. I really appreciate all the info and work

@HowToTrainADreamDog 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! We love that you found us!

@danielenright6161 2 жыл бұрын

It’s nice that Pam Beesly found a new calling after Dunder Mifflin closed. And such a helpful calling too!

@HowToTrainADreamDog 2 жыл бұрын

She will be glad to hear you appreciate her transition from the paper industry to the puppy training industry! It's a much better fit. Thanks for watching.

@jenniferlo4965 3 жыл бұрын

I love the idea of the protective layer in the pen area!! Great tip! Great videos!

@sayonasharma 4 жыл бұрын

I have used the puppy starter thing ..... it worked ..... thank u sooooooooooooooo much

@hopemiller9829 4 жыл бұрын

Can you just come live with me for a couple weeks hahah I’m getting my first puppy in about a week and I’m so nervous I’m going to do something wrong!

@mr.p438 4 жыл бұрын

Be prepared , they can be annoying as piss, just persevere.

@MsDrich2 4 жыл бұрын

Stay strong! I was so nervous when I had my 1st puppy a month ago that I took him back to the breeder and he was re homed. He was a 9 week old Morkie so adorable and He was awesome but I was so nervous. I wish I had seen these videos because it would have helped me a ton! I'll try again one day. So I wish you the best and you'll be great 😊

@firey_kratos7440 4 жыл бұрын

how did it go?

@hopemiller9829 4 жыл бұрын

It’s going well! She seems to listen rather well and potty training has gone great. She is pretty demanding and sassy though which worries me.

@hopemiller9829 4 жыл бұрын

Lauren yeah? That’s awesome! Any thoughts on her nipping the air? She does it when she is frustrated and demanding something. Should I worry about it or just ignore her?

@denisemaloneypiren3937 3 жыл бұрын

My puppy will be coming to me "litter box trained" from the breeder. As my puppy is going to be going through service dog training with the eventual goal of being able to travel with me (I have a disability that effects my mobility and I also have asthma) it is important that she learns that there will be times that she is asked to "go potty" indoors (like on a cruise ship, during blizzards when its -30 degrees out and I can't be out in that weather). Some trainers do not seem to realize that there are times when you may need to leave your dog for a longer than desirable time and they shouldn't feel physically uncomfortable because they are trying to "hold it" or feel ashamed that they had an accident. My beagle is 15 years old. For the past 3 years I have left puppy pads down for him to use if he needs it during the night. Maybe once a week he will need to use it. It's a simple clean up and he doesn't have to feel like he did anything wrong.

@alysiamoreno7185 3 жыл бұрын

thank you so much!! this has been soo helpful!

@kathyoberst5061 3 жыл бұрын

I have ours set in the corner of the kitchen. Great tips. Thanks

@jjmjblessed1179 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! This video helped me out so much!

@goldmundxy Жыл бұрын

You are awesome! Very thorough in such a brief take and spot on!

@HowToTrainADreamDog Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! We are glad you liked it!

@alician5834 3 жыл бұрын

I am loving your videos so far. I appreciate how detailed and clear you are with instructions and explanations! I haven't looked at the downloads from the puppy kit - the cheat sheet, checklist, training chart, schedule, etc. but I am so excited because I know I will function better having these visuals to reference!! Thank you!! And, are you Canadian? My husband is Canadian :)

@deepellandini8934 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, will set up my play pen in family room on tile floor with other dogs near by thanks for the help

@HowToTrainADreamDog 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@pamjb77 2 жыл бұрын

Love these videos. We will be bringing home a 9 week old pup in about 4 weeks. I’m feeling a bit more confident after watching your videos.

@HowToTrainADreamDog 2 жыл бұрын

Kudos to you for preparing ahead of time. And, congrats! Here is our New Puppy Starter Kit to get you started off on the right paw! howtotrainadreamdog.com

@screambluemurder101 3 жыл бұрын

We’re fortunate to have a large kitchen / dining room which I can easily close off so going to have the crate and pen set up there. I work from home at the moment so my intention is to be at the dining table rather than the study so I can watch him initially

@dionysusxyz 3 жыл бұрын

So much value in all you videos

@HowToTrainADreamDog 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😍

@amychaney9903 4 жыл бұрын

We plan to keep ours in our foyer of our open concept home.

@jichida 4 жыл бұрын

We plan on putting it in our family room. It is just my husband and I, so things are pretty quiet.

@dreamdoginthemaking8679 3 жыл бұрын

Good the puppy can be around you guys

@dedwin8930 3 жыл бұрын

Very good video! Thanks,will be watching the rest. Subscribed plus the 🛎

@markknesl9163 4 жыл бұрын

Hello great advice and videos - Michelle, My labrador puppy is 4 months old, I live in an apartment compound with lots of grass and a park near by. Her create is on the balcony which acts as her pen.She is quite happy to play and sleep there while I am at work. However, (there is always a but...) when she is in there while I am doing choirs or watching tv she continually barks. I have tried the praising and giving her treats when she is quiet and then releasing her only when she is quiet. She does not seem anxious just likes to bark and tell me she wants to be with me.

@eslnotes7521 4 жыл бұрын

Great video! We set up a play pin for our dogs in the living room!

@michelelennon8919 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome!! What toys do you add in there?

@eslnotes7521 4 жыл бұрын

mainly chewing toys like ropes or those search for the treat cones :)

@jamesalas8822 4 жыл бұрын

Sofia Lately Me too!

@suzieque4222 13 күн бұрын

I gave a raw beef bone on the first day I brought home the wee pup, this solved all chewing of wires its her most favourite chew toy :-) she sleeps on my bed and hasn't messed in the bed to date .. as soon as she moves which is usually around 3 am I take her out to pee then she sleep till the morning ..

@laurachris2 4 жыл бұрын

I have an open kitchen/living room area, and will keep it in there.

@LieslClark Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@HowToTrainADreamDog Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your support of our channel! We really appreciate it!!

@olgashnayder1012 4 жыл бұрын

We use the crate for night time, and the play pen during the day. It seems like she enjoys being in the play pen much more and goes in there willingly. She will go into the crate at night time, but she is not very happy about it. The crate and play pen are in separate rooms. I am sure it is because we conditioned her to enjoy play pen much more. Would you recommend letting her sleep in the play pen and just getting rid of the crate ?

@AdventuresWithJackson 3 жыл бұрын

I live in an apartment with a small dinning room and currently i don't have a dinning room table and chairs in it and it has a linoleum floor and i think its perfect for my new puppies crate & playpen

@LaSnob711 4 жыл бұрын

Can I have a playpen in the living room and the crate in the bedroom where I have my desk and work most time?

@builttolaugh 2 ай бұрын

Yes 3… years later 🤣

@amitche7286 3 жыл бұрын

Your videos are always so helpful. This video in particular answered a few questions I’d been mauling over. My corgi pup Thatcher comes home in 3 weeks. 🐶 I couldn’t be more excited...but I’m nervous and your videos are really helping me to feel prepared, so thank you!

@HowToTrainADreamDog 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@sweetwolf30 Жыл бұрын

I get my corgi puppy next week! I'm excited too! Out of curiosity, how did it go with training your corgi? Are they as stubborn as people tell me? I have been told they are hard to train. I'm not letting that deter me, I have confidence I'll do well I just don't know what to expect lol

@myaatkins 10 ай бұрын

I'm getting a yorkie in 3 weeks! I've been watching these videos while I wait for him to be ready for pickup

@alissahague4779 6 ай бұрын

@@myaatkinshow did it go training your puppy?

@myaatkins 6 ай бұрын

@alissahague4779 pretty good. He's 6 months now. Litterbox trained. Doesn't really bark or cry in the crate. Mainly does so when he sees me come home and tells me he wants to play. I've taught him sit, lay, and come but not much else since I've been busy. I can't imagine not having him but it was a little hard at first. He was territorial and didn't like me. Fetch helped him share and come to me more. And he learned that he could rely on me when he is scared

@bonethroat7794 4 жыл бұрын

i can tell we would get along irl, emaculate vibes

@rosierodrgiuez8179 11 ай бұрын

Great tips

@HowToTrainADreamDog 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@carolinesynowiec7629 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video , i love the play pen and crate idea. Going to change my up today

@lady_Bulova 4 жыл бұрын

Great tips! I like your idea of putting a board underneath the pen to protect the floor.

@michelelennon8919 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kathy, after one too many of our floors got ruined it was time for a change. I figured others would want to keep their floors protected too. :-)

@KelseyCardoni 4 жыл бұрын

Michele Lennon where can I get the large tile you have in this video?

@laurameng3715 2 жыл бұрын

@@KelseyCardoni I have the same question.

@lexirose1093 3 жыл бұрын

If I had to only pic one channel to watch for the rest of my life It would definitely be you!!👍🐶❤️

@HowToTrainADreamDog 3 жыл бұрын

You are so kind

@lexirose1093 3 жыл бұрын

@@HowToTrainADreamDog aww thank you so much!!❤️😊 I have always wanted a KZfaqr to comment on me! you made my day!!❤️

@irischen5087 3 жыл бұрын

I’m getting a puppy in a few weeks! And i already have a puppy pen I used to use for my bunny😌😁😁😁

@HowToTrainADreamDog 3 жыл бұрын

That's awesome!

@Muupsy 4 жыл бұрын

Hi, this video confuses me a little bit. Should you always have the grate and playpen in one? or keep those too separate? Cause in this video it seems you put the grate in the playpen

@beenaleo1056 4 жыл бұрын

This video is very helpful and wondering where to het the large plywood sheet that we need to place under the playpen ?

@Seanheery 3 жыл бұрын

I bought a rubber mat from Home Depot. :)

@laurasargent8746 3 жыл бұрын

Ok I think I’m ready. And so it begins.

@pattygeluso5316 3 жыл бұрын

I have the puppy playpen which I can move from room to room along with a small carry crate which is where she will sleep. She is a Shih-Poo only weighing 3 lbs. Will only get up to 8-10 lbs.

@lennyedits7841 3 жыл бұрын

So good

@HowToTrainADreamDog Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@daniellegarzon7330 3 жыл бұрын

We were thinking of putting our crate in the kitchen. We have tiled floors there.

@jstiles634 4 жыл бұрын

The play pen you recommend is no longer available. Do you have another recommendation?

@kianaevans7086 3 жыл бұрын

I loved the video! I'm getting a puppy in August and I can't wait. What was the flooring you put under the puppy area?

@HowToTrainADreamDog 3 жыл бұрын

We like to use plywood or linoleum. You can get it from any hardware store!

@EC-qx2uh 4 жыл бұрын

I like the puppy pen in your video- what is the brand as I like to explore this option and possibly purchase. Thank you.

@jstengren 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all your videos! Great stuff. Question for hardwood owners... Should I get a used area rug for the playpen so my puppy doesn't slide and skid when playing? My whole house is hardwoods except for my bedrooms, so I want it to be comfortable

@HowToTrainADreamDog 2 жыл бұрын

Great question! We recommend using linoleum to protect your floors, and it's perfect for an easy clean up, too! You can put a dog bed in the pen for your pup to lay comfortably on, but be sure to supervise so you can prevent your dog from ingesting the stuffing when they enter into the teething phase and become more curious.

@blitheringrando1410 3 жыл бұрын

My dogsitter just texted me that my dog got out of her playpen. He put her back in and watched her climb it again. So keep in mind, a 9-10 week old german shepherd puppy can not be stopped by simple playpens.

@javieraalfaro1091 4 жыл бұрын

what do you do if you live in a flat and need to potty train your puppy indoors ?

@Gooseman12Gauge 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, I'm looking at getting a cocker spaniel in the middle of march this year. I was watching your puppy crate training videos and I really like your videos. A question I have is the first day home with the puppy ware does he sleep? Would we bring her home and introduce her to her crate and pen? And let her sleep there?

@SonnySky7 3 жыл бұрын

What kind of wood do you use as the floor in the pen? Is it plywood?

@goldeneyeslights3058 4 жыл бұрын

Do you have any tips for a border collie puppy? I am getting on soon.

@bbhurst65 3 жыл бұрын

Wow--you are a great/smooth speaker and teacher! School kids would be lucky if you were their instructor. I'm getting a Bichon Frise puppy, so he will be small. I thought about an eight-sided pen with the crate inside it in our kitchen because it has a tile floor (other rooms have carpet or hardwood). You show either a smallish rectangle pen or a six-sided model. Do you think an octagon is way too big for that size of a puppy? Also, the kitchen is a more active and busy room in our house (no young kids, though). A nearby Sunroom is more isolated and has carpet. What's best--a tiled kitchen with more commotion OR a carpeted Sunroom but quieter?

@MsBouffant Жыл бұрын

Thank you, because of you I was able to hold it and put it away. Lol.

@HowToTrainADreamDog Жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!

@amyballantyne1048 3 жыл бұрын

How do you know if there pass the teething or chewing

@Elestar60 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! :) Aso, you look a bit like Pam from the Office ^^

@HowToTrainADreamDog 3 жыл бұрын

Oh thank you!

@janmikol1920 4 жыл бұрын

Great videos. 1) recommend floor protection for puppy playpen. Will foam interlock tiles work? At night the puppy remains in his crate in the puppy playpen?

@jillmarcus7544 4 жыл бұрын

I'm planning to try heavy duty painter's drop cloth to protect the carpet

@deshaaa.michelle 3 жыл бұрын

My puppy is so small that he can squeeze right through the openings. Would you recommend another playpen?

@cwalton2973 2 жыл бұрын

I just got a new little puppy. Great information. I plan to set up the puppy pen and crate in my bedroom but I'm not sure because I also work from home so I'm wondering if I should set it up in my home office.

@HowToTrainADreamDog 2 жыл бұрын

We hope this video was helpful! Also, congrats on your new pup! If you haven't already grabbed it, here is our New Puppy Starter Kit to help get things started off on the right paw: howtotrainadreamdog.com

@bellaemma2020 4 жыл бұрын

I don’t see link for play pen. Can you send me ifo

@lindakurman8642 3 жыл бұрын

What do I do if I have a 2 story house? Do they sleep in our room? And we also have cats that drink water from a bowl on the floor

@kennyc8625 3 жыл бұрын

what does the puppies starter kit have

@uniilau3547 3 жыл бұрын

I just found this video but I have a question I have a lab puppy and his crate is not very big and I have a Kong toy with peanut butter in it plus I take him for a run before putting him in he's crate up when I come back he always pee's in it what else could I do to make him stop peeing in his crate?

@kotas.5306 3 жыл бұрын

So I just started watching these videos because I am getting a puppy in a couple weeks and honestly have little to no idea what I'm doing. I have some questions that may be dumb to ask, but hey, I know nothing: 1. Can my puppy sleep on my bed with me at night? 2. If the puppy cannot, then can I put a dog blanket in the kennel for him? 3. Can my puppy have a toy where he sleeps? I have a soft toy, but did not know if that was wise to do. 4. If I cannot afford a pen, can I use a small room or should I improvise somehow?

@bigdaddytrips6197 3 жыл бұрын

I just got a frenchie he pretty much runs the show lol

@lisagreen8105 3 жыл бұрын

I came up with a unique way to keep my puppy from chewing up her puppy pads. I use one of those clear very low plastic containers, the pads fit it perfectally and she just jumps over the little lip and she doesn’t pull around her pads. She’s a ShihTzu and about six to seven lbs. The first three days were difficult but after that she never pulled the pads out or chew on them and they don’t slide around! It’s really worked perfect for me. In her area , which is 10 x10, her bed is there, her food and water and a play pads Where she can play. I had to have everything in one space because I’m disabled and needed her to have everything she needs if I have to leave her in there for more than a few hours during the day. Night time is a breeze. She gets up and pees and goes back to bed. I have a curtían blocking off this space so if she needs less stimulation that is possible. It’s like a dream puppy space and for ME it works fantastic.

@beverlyhale9687 2 жыл бұрын

I don’t know what you mean by a really low plastic clear container for puppy pads

@alissahague4779 6 ай бұрын

Wow! Does she ever try to jump out over the playpen?

@JC-vv2vs 3 жыл бұрын

wowwwwwwwww thanks for this video

@HowToTrainADreamDog Жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Thanks for the comment!

@deborahharvey7592 2 жыл бұрын

Great info!!! Does the spray work that is supposed to help them know where to potty? Thank you!!😀

@HowToTrainADreamDog 2 жыл бұрын

We recommend using Nature's Miracle to clean up after your pup has pottied in an area. The enzymes in this product help to break down any stains and odors to prevent your pup from going again in the same spot. Here is the link: www.howtotrainadreamdog.com/natures-miracle

@Svet-Lana2022 3 жыл бұрын

What about times when I am at work for 9 hours? Can I have a crate, playpen and litter box set up for the pup? Would that be confusing for the dog? Just thinking ahead for when I get my puppy in December. Also for night time, should the puppy stay in the crate or can it stay in crate/playpen with litter box?

@emilyb1438 3 жыл бұрын

Do you move the crate from the pen to the bedroom at night?

@user-zw9hb7zh9d Жыл бұрын

Your videos are wonderful thank you! Many people have mentioned having the pup in the bedroom and progressively moving them out towards the area you would like them to sleep in down the track. Do you have a video covering this? Our room doesn't allow for the crate + play pen set up + it's on carpet and there isn't much room in there because of bed + other furniture. I was thinking of having the crate in the bedroom at night and then moving it to the living space during the day + adding the play pen (just for day time). Does shifting the crate from bedroom at night, to the living room confuse the puppy? Would also love to know your thoughts about, your thoughts about starting him off in a crate within the area where he will be sleeping down the track (in the living room). I plan on setting an alarm the first couple of weeks for every two - three hours to proactively take him out to the toilet.

@HowToTrainADreamDog Жыл бұрын

You're on the right track! Sometimes you have to set the crate up closer to you at first until the puppy has settled into his new home. Then you can move it to a different spot that works better for your home. Each puppy is different so you really have to see what his tolerance is and try to keep it a positive experience as he settles in. This video can give you some great ideas on how others have set up their crate and pen: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nJ9_lLt63cq8eoU.html

@tanialimacosta 3 жыл бұрын

Hi. Love you chanel and your videos, but the puppy shcedule doesn't seem to leave any time for the human to do almost anything that doesn't include the puppy. How are we supposed to work, even if we are at home?

@mwt514 2 жыл бұрын

Hello! Thank you for this helpful information. The link for the playpen looks different from the one you showed in the video. Are they the same? Thank you!

@HowToTrainADreamDog 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback! Here is the link for the indoor pen we recommend: www.howtotrainadreamdog.com/puppy_pen_indoor

@maniejv86 Жыл бұрын

Hi, looking for the links to the crate and puppy pen you referenced in the video.

@jichida 4 жыл бұрын

What was the one feeding device for fun you recommended? Bobble Lot? I can't find it.

@suzanne5378 3 жыл бұрын

StarMark Bob-A-Lot

@Rebekahlavy 4 жыл бұрын

We have an older dog and are hoping to get another pup by may. I plan to have the crate in my room for bedtime and the playpen downstairs in the lounge for the day time so each dog has their own space and when I leave they are separated. I am going to get foam puzzle mats to protect the floorboards. For the bed, we have an indoor dog kennel bed that my dog doesn't use. I hope the pup has a favourite stuffed animal ike our dog Oscar does and that was the one he hasn't ruined. I also plan to give many teething toys to the pup whilst in the crate. Also what about grass toilet pads? I have heard they are better than puppy pads as the texture will get them used to going outside more than puppy pads.

@HowToTrainADreamDog 4 жыл бұрын

Congrats on the new puppy (coming soon). Nylabones and Kongs make great teething toys!

@angelbabysqueaky3985 Жыл бұрын

Sounds like a great idea. I'll have to look for them too. We have a puppy that has never been for a walk outside. Now that she's had all the vaccines shots, we can take her for walks. We won't have to worry about her getting something from another dog.

@Rebekahlavy Жыл бұрын

@@angelbabysqueaky3985 oh wow this was 2 yrs ago before we even decided on our dog. It all went to plan & got her in May. I used everything I mentioned and we still use all of it. I was getting a second dog and was worried about my first dog. So wanted to prevent as many problems I could. Btw don’t get fake grass toilets pads as they were a pain to clean and the foam flooring didn’t do anything to protect our floors

@jamesleinbach6962 Жыл бұрын

I would love to hear your comment on having two puppies and how to setup a pen for them. We have twin brother Shih Tzus about 20 weeks old. Yeah, we should have thought this through a bit more. Thanks in Advance. Stressed out in Pennsylvania.

@HowToTrainADreamDog Жыл бұрын

Hey there in PA! Your pups should definitely have their own pens and crates. We don't want them to have too much time around one another. When they do, it should always be supervised. Here's a video we have on littermates, if you haven't seen it already. Raising Littermates or Same Age Puppies: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/psWCd6yEnt_ThqM.html

@crystalbarnum1316 Жыл бұрын

Omg I feel your pain. I had 2 shihpoos and I said no no no this is like chasing diaperless twins lol I couldn’t train both at the same time either. So I waited until Codi was 2 before I considered another

@thmspr 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video ! What are your thoughts about using a playpen AS a crate ? Would it be a nice idea, or a playpen is too big for the puppy to feel confy and safe ? Best

@Bass.Player 2 жыл бұрын

sounds good to me!

@laynabenevides6702 Жыл бұрын

We’ve had our 14 week puppy for a week now and we gave her our apartment space and it’s going horribly😂 we’re getting her a pen today because we want our couch back and her to stop chewing stuff. She’s incredibly sassy and is going to hate it but hopefully get used to it so she has her own space and can stay out of trouble …

@HowToTrainADreamDog Жыл бұрын

We're glad you're choosing to get a puppy pen! Using a puppy pen is a great way to help your puppy stay safe while you are busy with household chores and you can't keep your eyes on them 100% of the time. Puppies need to learn to start spending time away from you while keeping themselves busy (in a safe way). A puppy pen is not for sleeping and napping. We keep our puppies in a crate for all naps and at bedtime. The space is more cozy and this helps them sleep instead of staying in play mode. This video can tell you about one possible set up for a pen. You may choose to keep the crate in/near it or it's fine to keep it separate too. For more information about managing space in the home and yard to minimize accidents, check out this great video. Managing Space to Decrease Accidents: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/r993e8KV0Z6xp6c.html

@alissahague4779 6 ай бұрын

@@HowToTrainADreamDogplease help…. Can i keep my 2lb Maltese in her playpen set up with her crate and food/water and peeped during the day and at night just close the door to her crate? Or is it ok to have a separate crate in my room next to me to keep her from getting anxiety? There are so many different schools of thought i dont know which one will work better! It’s actually giving me anxiety and making me second guess my decision to go through with gettin her:(. I know keeping her in a crate that is closed at night is teaching her to hold her bladder. Is that correct ?

@brianford9522 4 жыл бұрын

We have your puppy schedule and there is no “pen time”, just “crate time”. Do we use these two spaces interchangeably? When do we just use the crate and not the extra pen space.

@HowToTrainADreamDog 4 жыл бұрын

Great questions, on the schedule where it says playtime, you can use the puppy pen.

@annagreen3250 2 жыл бұрын

we def are going to have to back track and get a puppy pen - my hubby didn't want to do that but Pepper is getting into too much

@lauragonzales8162 2 жыл бұрын

How is that going? I'm going to start the same thing 2 weeks later?

@annagreen3250 2 жыл бұрын

@@lauragonzales8162 just started. It’s a struggle with the pen but she is adjusting

@roopavsagar 3 жыл бұрын

Can I put my puppy’s playpen in living room and crate in my bed room? At present his crate is in my bedroom. He is 3 months old lab puppy

@dreajeff239 3 жыл бұрын

The link to your play pen recommendation does work. I’m having a hard time finding one with only vertical bars. Can you repost a new link please?

@HowToTrainADreamDog 3 жыл бұрын

howtotrainadreamdog.com/puppy_pen

@1714eileen 3 жыл бұрын

Can I put it in the service porch next to washer and dryer, that has tile floor or the the dining nook and kitchen has tile floors?

@HowToTrainADreamDog 2 жыл бұрын

So sorry we are just seeing this comment now. I apologize that we didn’t see it sooner. We hope all is well with you and your pup.

@amako16 Жыл бұрын

Love all of your videos. However so sad that I cannot have access to your website!😭 going to have a new puppy soon and wanted to see the checklist.

@HowToTrainADreamDog Жыл бұрын

Oh no! We're sorry to hear this. We'll add a few more links to see if you can access these! New Puppy Starter Kit howtotrainadreamdog.com New Puppy Survival Guide eBook www.howtotrainadreamdog.com/new-puppy-survival-guide/ Better Puppy Behavior Workshop howtotrainadreamdog.com/BPBWorkshop 30 Days to Puppy Perfection: www.howtotrainadreamdog.com/puppy-perfection-course-learn-more/

@jennifera3028 3 жыл бұрын

What about a snuggle puppy or similar for overnights in their crate?

@laurameng3715 2 жыл бұрын

Did you end up using one? And how did it go, if you did?

@juliemanherz3899 Жыл бұрын

I'm loving your videos. I haven't had a puppy in 25 years, I've been watching to get prepared. I'm bringing my mini dachshund home in 2 weeks. How big of a puppy playpen should I get?

@HowToTrainADreamDog Жыл бұрын

Oh wow! This is such an exciting time for you! We're very glad that you've begun to prepare yourself with our videos. We're going to share some resources at the bottom of this comment that you may want to check out for even more preparation! Your puppy playpen should be big enough for your puppy to explore around in. You will also want to consider that your puppy playpen may hold your crate, so it should provide adequate room for that as well! The link to our free resource that will help you get started with the basics of puppy training, New Puppy Starter Kit: howtotrainadreamdog.com The link to our online course, 30 Days to Puppy Perfection: www.howtotrainadreamdog.com/puppy-perfection-course-learn-more/

@cindytucker4460 3 жыл бұрын

Currently have the crate in my bathroom as it’s huge and tiled. But I am finding myself limited on when I can shower and do things during his nap time. Does this not matter? I worry I will make things worse by interrupting him or causing stress/confusion. I have two 6 month old kittens and a toddler and a 9yo. He won’t be getting much rest in the living room, but I may be able to make room for him in the laundry room. Any suggestions?

@floridamezzo8734 2 жыл бұрын

Hi! Thanks for this great info! Have you found male puppies harder to housetrain than females?

@HowToTrainADreamDog 2 жыл бұрын

Great question, no it's all about the consistency and reinforcement. Follow the tips in the free New Puppy Starter Kit and use the printable resources. I go over potty training in the videos in there.

@floridamezzo8734 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Does the same apply to adult dog?

@mychemicalwasteland 3 жыл бұрын

Is it a good idea to move their crate at night to the bedroom? As I want the play pen setup in my living room where I can keep an eye on her but at night I need to be close to her just in case she gets up and wants to potty.

@TheTbabylati 3 жыл бұрын

Trainer say it’s actually best to have you pup close to you at night.

@caridadnunez9718 4 жыл бұрын

Hi. I am trying to download your Potty Training Cheat Sheets but I am not able to. When I click on the link, a sad face appears. How can I get a copy of this?

@kaylanyoung6533 4 жыл бұрын

My puppy is 10 weeks and won't stop peeing in his crate. He was peeing in his bed, then I took that out and he still pees on the crate floor. What else should I try doing??

@Justuslupiani 6 ай бұрын

I dont see the link for the puppy pen to get that you showed in the video

@HowToTrainADreamDog 6 ай бұрын

Here's the one we like! It has vertical bars so curious puppies cannot climb it! www.howtotrainadreamdog.com/puppy_pen_indoor

@sludgeman100 11 ай бұрын

Where to find the crate play pen set up shown in this video? The play pen looks like it would work great for my space.

@HowToTrainADreamDog 11 ай бұрын

You can use whatever crate you have. We recommend this for the indoor pen: www.howtotrainadreamdog.com/puppy_pen_indoor

@waveyyp6124 3 жыл бұрын

Should I left the kennel inside the puppy play pen all day?

@fisherthedoggo7561 4 жыл бұрын

can you make a video to keep cats and dogs from fighting

@sharonsalisbury6230 4 жыл бұрын

I think in the living room area or kitchen area, which are both usually occupied by family members throughout the day.

@FishingwithFastGM3 3 жыл бұрын

What if I initially made that new puppy mistake? Is it too late for the pen and crate at 4mo? I had her so close to potty trained but accidents still happen, and I'm wore out. She knows "outside", she will potty on command and she uses the sliding glass door extension doggy door on her own 90% of the time. Is it ok to setup the pen in front of the doggy door portion of my sliding door?

@neildavid6375 4 жыл бұрын

Does the positioning of the crate need to be consistent or could it be in one room during the day and another at night?

@keribaba8520 4 жыл бұрын

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@mapleleaf4601 2 жыл бұрын

Is the regalo you recommended tall enough for cocker spaniel puppies? Or is it too short? I am wondering how long it would be before he could jump over it. I guess I am wondering what would happen first, would he jump over the regalo or climb up and over the popular iris dog pen? Trying to determine best option prior to purchasing and setting up my new puppy area.

@HowToTrainADreamDog 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, the regalo should be fine for your cocker spaniel puppy!

@primitiveseasons1 3 жыл бұрын

I'm in a condominium. I take the puppy out when I can but there are times I can't. I have a large pen about 4.5' square with her crate inside. I have been putting papers on the floor and a water bowl and the toys you suggest. She's good all through the night but during the day she goes on an empty space on the floor inside the pen. She doesn't seem to equate the paper with elimination. What can I do. I really enjoy your videos.

@HowToTrainADreamDog 3 жыл бұрын

Check out this video for some great tips! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/d5mGgciT37y0oqM.html