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By now, you should have purchased a
puppy size crate. This crate could be introduced to your puppy
during the daytime for him to feel secure and comfortable in his new
quarters. It would be wise to have rubbed a blanket or a towel with
his mom scent on it. In addition to the blanket or towel you can
also have a puppy size stuffed animal rubbed with the scent of his
litter mates. You should place this special scented blanket or towel
into his crate. By doing this your puppy would feel a bit more
comfortable going into his crate. At sleeping time place the stuffed
animal into his crate with him in the crate. Place the crate as
close to your bed as possible.
His first night home will be more
pleasurable if the above steps are followed. Please, understand that
he is just a puppy. He is entitled to cry and bark (puppy bark). You
must be patience with him and yourself. Do not pay attention to his
cries. Once he settles down, quietly praise him (good boy).
If your puppy cries in the middle of
the night, you should immediately get up and take him to his special
"bathroom area", outside. You can use a command for this task as
well. Example: "Go Now". When he does his duties, praise him (good
boy) and take him back to his crate. You may have to wake up several
times a night to complete this task. He may not always have to go to
the bathroom but you shouldn't take chances. This is the most
important step in training your puppy not to "spoil" into his crate
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