How Long To Let Puppy Cry In Crate (And Why)?

Exact Answer: 2-3 Hours

You must be having people around you who are fond of pets. It is possible that you also are a big pet fan. Many people love their pets even more than their friends and family while some treat their pets like family members. It is quite easy to get attached to your let’s when you live with them for a long time.

When we talk about pets, puppies are the most common ones. It won’t be wrong to say that more than half the number of people who love pets prefer puppies or dogs over other animals. Though we agree that a huge population is a fan of cats as well but not as much as of dogs and puppies. 

How Long To Let Puppy Cry In Crate?

Most people let their pet puppies live in their rooms and house, but it is a good idea to train your puppy to live in a crate. This is because there might arise situations when you have to leave your puppy unattended for some time. So, when they stay in their crates at that time, you can stay assured that they are safe.

All of these behaviours could be seen as a natural inclination to search for a den. The instinct of a dog to build a den is extremely strong. For our dogs’ forefathers, a den was a haven of peace and protection.

A pregnant female dog, more frequently than not, dug a den to provide a safe spot for her pups to be born and to be protected while they grew. But, when a puppy stays with you, they get attached and don’t like to be left alone. The best way is to create a crate for them.

Providing a kennel for your sobbing puppy could be one of the most thoughtful things you ever do for her. But, many puppies don’t like staying in crates alone for a long time and start whining or crying. It is a good idea to train your puppy to live in a crate, but don’t leave him crying for more than 2-3 hours in the crate. 

Why Let Puppy Cry In Crate For That Long?

Most people let their puppy stay in a crate even if they cry. This is their way of training their puppy, but it should not be done for more than 2 to 3 hours. The logic behind your puppy crying in a crate is that they miss you as they love staying with you. Though there might be other reasons as well.

But, letting your puppy cry for some time will help them get strong, but remember not to do it for a long time. Sometimes a puppy cries in a crate at night. In that situation, you need to check whether your dog is crying in her crate because she needs to go potty at night. Taking your puppy outside right before it gets in its box and right after it comes out is a fantastic idea. This way, if your puppy starts weeping, you’ll know it’s not because she needs to go potty outside.

Your puppy will learn when and where to relieve herself as she becomes accustomed to the routine. Sometimes your puppy may not stop weeping in his kennel because he or she simply wants to be with his or her owner.

One of the most important things you can do while crate training a puppy is to ensure that your dog feels comfortable in her crate by herself. Before putting your puppy in its crate, play a fun game to help drain her energy so she will be more prone to relax and sleep.

Conclusion

Allowing your puppy to calm himself down in his or her crate is critical to ensuring that they do not moan and scream every time you put them in the crate to gain your attention. If you give in to your whining or sobbing puppy in their kennel too much, they will learn to get themselves out every time.

Crate training your puppy is viewed as the equivalent of putting your dog in jail by many people but it is not that way. Many puppy lovers are horrified by the prospect of putting their puppy in a cage. But, the truth is that a crate is far from the jail we anticipate when properly introduced and used.

References

1. https://academic.oup.com/jcr/article-abstract/20/4/616/1798598
2. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/j.1467-9507.2008.00503.x
3. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.2752/089279306785593919