{"id":15335,"date":"2022-03-25T10:55:22","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T10:55:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-do-if-your-dog-wont-sleep-in-his-crate\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T10:55:22","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T10:55:22","slug":"what-do-you-do-if-your-dog-wont-sleep-in-his-crate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-do-if-your-dog-wont-sleep-in-his-crate\/","title":{"rendered":"What do you do if your dog won&#8217;t sleep in his crate?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-do-if-your-dog-wont-sleep-in-his-crate\/#What_do_you_do_if_your_dog_wont_sleep_in_his_crate\" title=\"What do you do if your dog won&#8217;t sleep in his crate?\">What do you do if your dog won&#8217;t sleep in his crate?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-do-if-your-dog-wont-sleep-in-his-crate\/#How_do_I_get_my_dog_to_sleep_in_his_crate_at_night\" title=\"How do I get my dog to sleep in his crate at night?\">How do I get my dog to sleep in his crate at night?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-do-if-your-dog-wont-sleep-in-his-crate\/#Should_I_force_dog_to_sleep_in_crate\" title=\"Should I force dog to sleep in crate?\">Should I force dog to sleep in crate?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-do-if-your-dog-wont-sleep-in-his-crate\/#At_what_age_should_a_dog_stop_sleeping_in_a_crate\" title=\"At what age should a dog stop sleeping in a crate?\">At what age should a dog stop sleeping in a crate?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-do-if-your-dog-wont-sleep-in-his-crate\/#How_do_I_get_my_dog_to_sleep_in_his_crate\" title=\"How do I get my dog to sleep in his crate?\">How do I get my dog to sleep in his crate?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-do-if-your-dog-wont-sleep-in-his-crate\/#Is_it_cruel_to_crate_a_dog_at_night\" title=\"Is it cruel to crate a dog at night?\">Is it cruel to crate a dog at night?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-do-if-your-dog-wont-sleep-in-his-crate\/#How_do_you_get_a_puppy_to_sleep_through_the_night_in_a_crate\" title=\"How do you get a puppy to sleep through the night in a crate?\">How do you get a puppy to sleep through the night in a crate?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-do-if-your-dog-wont-sleep-in-his-crate\/#How_do_you_transition_a_dog_from_bed_to_crate\" title=\"How do you transition a dog from bed to crate?\">How do you transition a dog from bed to crate?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-do-if-your-dog-wont-sleep-in-his-crate\/#Should_I_make_my_dog_sleep_in_his_crate\" title=\"Should I make my dog sleep in his crate?\">Should I make my dog sleep in his crate?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-do-if-your-dog-wont-sleep-in-his-crate\/#Should_you_force_puppy_into_crate_at_night\" title=\"Should you force puppy into crate at night?\">Should you force puppy into crate at night?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-do-if-your-dog-wont-sleep-in-his-crate\/#Should_I_lock_dog_in_crate_at_night\" title=\"Should I lock dog in crate at night?\">Should I lock dog in crate at night?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-do-if-your-dog-wont-sleep-in-his-crate\/#How_long_should_a_dog_sleep_in_a_crate\" title=\"How long should a dog sleep in a crate?\">How long should a dog sleep in a crate?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-do-if-your-dog-wont-sleep-in-his-crate\/#Should_my_dog_sleep_in_a_crate_forever\" title=\"Should my dog sleep in a crate forever?\">Should my dog sleep in a crate forever?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-do-if-your-dog-wont-sleep-in-his-crate\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_a_puppy_to_get_used_to_sleeping_in_a_crate\" title=\"How long does it take for a puppy to get used to sleeping in a crate?\">How long does it take for a puppy to get used to sleeping in a crate?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-do-if-your-dog-wont-sleep-in-his-crate\/#How_do_I_get_my_dog_to_stop_whining_in_his_crate\" title=\"How do I get my dog to stop whining in his crate?\">How do I get my dog to stop whining in his crate?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_you_do_if_your_dog_wont_sleep_in_his_crate\"><\/span>What do you do if your dog won&#8217;t sleep in his crate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your puppy falls asleep outside of his crate, you can <b>move him inside. Gently pick up the puppy and carry him to the crate. Very young puppies usually do not wake up while being transferred this way. Every single time your puppy sleeps in his crate peacefully will be another step to on the way to success.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_my_dog_to_sleep_in_his_crate_at_night\"><\/span>How do I get my dog to sleep in his crate at night?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Place the crate in an area of your house where the family spends a lot of time, such as the family room. <b>Put a soft blanket or bed in the crate. Take the door off or keep it propped open and let the dog explore the crate at their leisure. Some dogs will be naturally curious and start sleeping in the crate right away.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_force_dog_to_sleep_in_crate\"><\/span>Should I force dog to sleep in crate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Don&#8217;t force your dog into the crate, ever. Don&#8217;t rush introducing the crate. While crate training works well with most dogs, your dog&#8217;s past Page 2 xa9 2010, The Delaware Humane Association | www.dehumane.org experiences with confinement will affect the pace of the introduction process.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"At_what_age_should_a_dog_stop_sleeping_in_a_crate\"><\/span>At what age should a dog stop sleeping in a crate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can usually stop closing your dog into your crate when they are <b>around two years of age. Before then, they are usually more likely to get into trouble. It isn&#8217;t until they mature fully that they are able to behave properly when not supervised. This is especially true for larger dogs, who tend to mature later.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_my_dog_to_sleep_in_his_crate\"><\/span>How do I get my dog to sleep in his crate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Place the crate in an area of your house where the family spends a lot of time, such as the family room. <b>Put a soft blanket or bed in the crate.<\/b><b>Take the door off or keep it propped open and let the dog explore the crate at their leisure. Some dogs will be naturally curious and start sleeping in the crate right away.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_cruel_to_crate_a_dog_at_night\"><\/span>Is it cruel to crate a dog at night?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your puppy falls asleep outside of his crate, you can <b>move him inside. Gently pick up the puppy and carry him to the crate. Very young puppies usually do not wake up while being transferred this way. Every single time your puppy sleeps in his crate peacefully will be another step to on the way to success.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_get_a_puppy_to_sleep_through_the_night_in_a_crate\"><\/span>How do you get a puppy to sleep through the night in a crate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Is It Cruel to Crate a Dog at Night? <b>It is not cruel and it does not make them aggressive, either. A crate provides your dog with a safe space for them to relax. Your dog can&#8217;t do anything wrong if they are in their crate, allowing both you and them to relax.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_transition_a_dog_from_bed_to_crate\"><\/span>How do you transition a dog from bed to crate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A good general guideline is to take your puppy out at night before bed, then once more in the middle of the night, and again first thing in the morning. <b>Limiting water intake a couple hours before bedtime, along with crating your pup overnight can help them make it through the night as well!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_make_my_dog_sleep_in_his_crate\"><\/span>Should I make my dog sleep in his crate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The most obvious benefit of having your dog sleep in a crate is that you won&#8217;t have to worry about what will happen if he stirs in the middle of the night. If your dog has a tendency to cause some trouble when you&#8217;re not around, a dog crate <b>will keep him contained while he dreams of treats.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_you_force_puppy_into_crate_at_night\"><\/span>Should you force puppy into crate at night?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Never force them in, just hope that they do. This isn&#8217;t training yet and we&#8217;re not concerned if they go in or not, it would just be a bonus. But what we&#8217;re doing is teaching them the crate is there, full of treats and even fun toys and chewsit&#8217;s not so scary.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_lock_dog_in_crate_at_night\"><\/span>Should I lock dog in crate at night?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Lock your puppy in his\/her bed every night. If you are worried about him\/her being lonely, you can keep the crate by your bed so he\/she can hear you nearby. He will adjust very quickly to sleeping there at night, especially if you ignore the initial fussing.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_should_a_dog_sleep_in_a_crate\"><\/span>How long should a dog sleep in a crate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your dog will likely spend most of the time sleeping! Younger puppies cannot be left in a crate for as long as 8 hours. Physically, puppies cannot hold their bladders long enough, and it isn&#8217;t fair to ask for that. A good general rule to follow is <b>one hour in the crate for each month of age<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_my_dog_sleep_in_a_crate_forever\"><\/span>Should my dog sleep in a crate forever?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Do I Crate Forever?: Some dog owners crate their dogs at night and when they are not home forever. This is a personal choice based on the owner&#8217;s wishes and the pet&#8217;s behavior. <b>Many dogs earn the right to full-house freedom and bed sleeping after they reach adulthood.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_a_puppy_to_get_used_to_sleeping_in_a_crate\"><\/span>How long does it take for a puppy to get used to sleeping in a crate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your puppy falls asleep outside of his crate, you can <b>move him inside. Gently pick up the puppy and carry him to the crate. Very young puppies usually do not wake up while being transferred this way. Every single time your puppy sleeps in his crate peacefully will be another step to on the way to success.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_my_dog_to_stop_whining_in_his_crate\"><\/span>How do I get my dog to stop whining in his crate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Is It Cruel to Crate a Dog at Night? <b>It is not cruel and it does not make them aggressive, either. A crate provides your dog with a safe space for them to relax. Your dog can&#8217;t do anything wrong if they are in their crate, allowing both you and them to relax.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What do you do if your dog won&#8217;t sleep in his crate?How do I get my dog to sleep in his crate at night?Should I force dog to sleep in crate?At what age should a dog stop sleeping in a crate?How do I get my dog to sleep in his crate?Is it&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15335"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=15335"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15335\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=15335"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=15335"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=15335"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}