{"id":5142,"date":"2022-04-12T03:15:48","date_gmt":"2022-04-12T03:15:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-i-cover-my-puppys-crate-at-night\/"},"modified":"2022-04-13T07:32:41","modified_gmt":"2022-04-13T07:32:41","slug":"should-i-cover-my-puppys-crate-at-night","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-i-cover-my-puppys-crate-at-night\/","title":{"rendered":"Should I cover my puppy\u2019s crate at night?"},"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\/should-i-cover-my-puppys-crate-at-night\/#Should_I_cover_my_puppys_crate_at_night\" title=\"Should I cover my puppy\u2019s crate at night?\">Should I cover my puppy\u2019s crate at night?<\/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\/should-i-cover-my-puppys-crate-at-night\/#Does_putting_a_blanket_over_a_dog_crate_help\" title=\"Does putting a blanket over a dog crate help?\">Does putting a blanket over a dog crate help?<\/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\/should-i-cover-my-puppys-crate-at-night\/#What_should_I_put_in_my_puppys_crate_at_night\" title=\"What should I put in my puppy\u2019s crate at night?\">What should I put in my puppy\u2019s crate at night?<\/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\/should-i-cover-my-puppys-crate-at-night\/#Should_I_fully_cover_puppy_crate\" title=\"Should I fully cover puppy crate?\">Should I fully cover puppy 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\/should-i-cover-my-puppys-crate-at-night\/#Do_puppies_need_to_be_covered_at_night\" title=\"Do puppies need to be covered at night?\">Do puppies need to be covered at night?<\/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\/should-i-cover-my-puppys-crate-at-night\/#Should_I_ignore_puppy_whining_in_crate\" title=\"Should I ignore puppy whining in crate?\">Should I ignore puppy whining in crate?<\/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\/should-i-cover-my-puppys-crate-at-night\/#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-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-i-cover-my-puppys-crate-at-night\/#Where_should_a_puppy_sleep_the_first_night\" title=\"Where should a puppy sleep the first night?\">Where should a puppy sleep the first night?<\/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\/should-i-cover-my-puppys-crate-at-night\/#When_should_puppy_sleep_out_of_crate\" title=\"When should puppy sleep out of crate?\">When should puppy sleep out of 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\/should-i-cover-my-puppys-crate-at-night\/#Where_should_puppies_sleep_at_night\" title=\"Where should puppies sleep at night?\">Where should puppies sleep 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\/should-i-cover-my-puppys-crate-at-night\/#What_do_I_do_when_my_puppy_cries_at_night\" title=\"What do I do when my puppy cries at night?\">What do I do when my puppy cries 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\/should-i-cover-my-puppys-crate-at-night\/#What_do_I_do_when_my_puppy_cries_in_his_crate\" title=\"What do I do when my puppy cries in his crate?\">What do I do when my puppy cries in his 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\/should-i-cover-my-puppys-crate-at-night\/#Is_it_OK_to_cover_a_puppy_with_a_blanket\" title=\"Is it OK to cover a puppy with a blanket?\">Is it OK to cover a puppy with a blanket?<\/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\/should-i-cover-my-puppys-crate-at-night\/#Should_I_ignore_my_puppy_crying_at_night\" title=\"Should I ignore my puppy crying at night?\">Should I ignore my puppy crying at night?<\/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\/should-i-cover-my-puppys-crate-at-night\/#Can_a_puppy_go_all_night_without_eating\" title=\"Can a puppy go all night without eating?\">Can a puppy go all night without eating?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-i-cover-my-puppys-crate-at-night\/#Can_a_10_week_old_puppy_sleep_through_the_night\" title=\"Can a 10 week old puppy sleep through the night?\">Can a 10 week old puppy sleep through the night?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_cover_my_puppys_crate_at_night\"><\/span>Should I cover my puppy\u2019s crate at night?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<div id=\"cnt_rb_271118\" class=\"cnt32_rl_bg_str\" data-id=\"271118\"><span style=\"font-family: var(--global-body-font-family);\">A closed cover at night can signal bedtime, and an open one may indicate that it\u2019s okay to play. A covered crate can be can be especially helpful on a road trip for a dog who is stressed by car rides, or while she\u2019s in an unfamiliar place with new distractions.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"does-putting-a-blanket-over-a-dog-crate-help\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_putting_a_blanket_over_a_dog_crate_help\"><\/span>Does putting a blanket over a dog crate help?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To put it simply, draping a blanket over a dog crate can provide some dogs with an additional measure of security and serenity, making their den cozy and complete. Think of it like closing the bathroom door just before you step into a relaxing hot bath \u2014 peace, privacy, and security go a long way for dogs too.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-should-i-put-in-my-puppy-s-crate-at\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_I_put_in_my_puppys_crate_at_night\"><\/span>What should I put in my puppy\u2019s crate at night?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What Kind of Bedding Should I Put in My Puppy\u2019s Crate? Indestructible bedding is best for a puppy. Avoid blankets and towels, which a puppy can reduce to shreds and then swallow. Ingesting shredded textiles can result in a trip to the veterinary ER to treat a potentially life-threatening blockage in your puppy\u2019s gut.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"should-i-fully-cover-puppy-crate\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_fully_cover_puppy_crate\"><\/span>Should I fully cover puppy crate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Yes! There\u2019s a caveat, though: Never, ever cover your dog\u2019s crate as punishment. Be careful not to use anything too heavy or thick \u2013 you want your dog to have plenty of air-flow inside her crate lest she get too hot or even has trouble getting enough air to be comfortable.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-mXE5vyXYN0\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"do-puppies-need-to-be-covered-at-night\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_puppies_need_to_be_covered_at_night\"><\/span>Do puppies need to be covered at night?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Adding a cover to your puppy\u2019s crate<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s not necessary, but it could possibly help block out excess light and noise.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"should-i-ignore-puppy-whining-in-crate\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_ignore_puppy_whining_in_crate\"><\/span>Should I ignore puppy whining in crate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>\u201cIgnoring the whining is your best option,\u201d says Dr. Coates. \u201cAny type of attention will just reinforce the behavior.\u201d Campbell says that pet parents should avoid giving attention or taking a puppy out of the crate until he is quiet.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"is-it-cruel-to-crate-a-dog-at-night\"><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>A Safe Space For Your Pet<\/p>\n<p>Crating is useful for training because it draws on your dog\u2019s natural instinct to be in a den. For that reason, if your dog is properly crate trained, the crate will be a comfortable place that he likes spending time and where he feels safe. \u2026 It is not cruel to crate your dog at night.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"where-should-a-puppy-sleep-the-first-night\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_should_a_puppy_sleep_the_first_night\"><\/span>Where should a puppy sleep the first night?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>On the first night, and for about three weeks, have the puppy sleep in a dog crate next to the bed. Line the base with blankets so that it is cosy and drape another blanket over the top to help it feel more secure. Give the puppy the stuffed toy that has its littermates\u2019 scent on it to snuggle up to.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NTZd6rZlqPk\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"when-should-puppy-sleep-out-of-crate\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_should_puppy_sleep_out_of_crate\"><\/span>When should puppy sleep out of crate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Time to say good-bye<\/p>\n<p>After all that crate training, the day comes on which your dog will no longer need it and be ready top live a grown-up dog life without his crate! Most dogs are ready to be left outside of a crate somewhere between 6 and 18 months.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"where-should-puppies-sleep-at-night\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_should_puppies_sleep_at_night\"><\/span>Where should puppies sleep at night?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Where Should My Puppy Sleep?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Most puppies do best in a crate with a soft and suitable bed or bedding tucked inside.<\/li>\n<li>Once you get your new puppy home, it will likely take him some time to get settled.<\/li>\n<li>Plan on some disruption of sleep for up to a few weeks after bringing home your new fur baby.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"what-do-i-do-when-my-puppy-cries-at-night\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_I_do_when_my_puppy_cries_at_night\"><\/span>What do I do when my puppy cries at night?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>7 Tips To Stop Your Puppy Crying At Night<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Never underestimate the power of the potty! Not a literal potty, of course, but potty training. \u2026<\/li>\n<li>Crate train your puppy.<\/li>\n<li>Provide comfort, but not attention.<\/li>\n<li>Wear your pupper out \u2013 every day.<\/li>\n<li>Keep a routine.<\/li>\n<li>Limit access to distractions.<\/li>\n<li>Check for other issues.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 id=\"what-do-i-do-when-my-puppy-cries-in-his-crate\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_I_do_when_my_puppy_cries_in_his_crate\"><\/span>What do I do when my puppy cries in his crate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If he does whine or cry in the crate, it\u2019s imperative that you not let him out until he stops. Otherwise, he\u2019ll learn that the way to get out of the crate is to whine, so he\u2019ll keep doing it.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Di4vNri0EJs\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"is-it-ok-to-cover-a-puppy-with-a-blanket\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_OK_to_cover_a_puppy_with_a_blanket\"><\/span>Is it OK to cover a puppy with a blanket?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Yes, it\u2019s okay to cover your dog with a blanket. The blanket is a source of warmth, comfort, and will add value to your dog\u2019s life immediately. Just like humans, dogs don\u2019t mind having something warm wrapped around their bodies at night.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"should-i-ignore-my-puppy-crying-at-night\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_ignore_my_puppy_crying_at_night\"><\/span>Should I ignore my puppy crying at night?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The key is to ignore the puppy when they cry, as if you come to them they will see their crying as acceptable behavior to get your attention. Though, it is important to come to the puppy\u2019s aid if it is so distressed that it\u2019s harming itself.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-a-puppy-go-all-night-without-eating\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_puppy_go_all_night_without_eating\"><\/span>Can a puppy go all night without eating?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Between four and six weeks old a puppy can be fed every five to six hours. No puppy should go without eating more than a couple of hours beyond the required feeding periods. The exception to that would be how long puppies can go without eating at night, as they will be asleep \u2013 more about that in a moment though.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-a-10-week-old-puppy-sleep-through-the\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_10_week_old_puppy_sleep_through_the_night\"><\/span>Can a 10 week old puppy sleep through the night?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A 10-week-old puppy can sleep through the night, if you night is only about 6 hours long and you\u2019re an early riser. Some puppies even manage to sleep for 8 hours at 10 weeks old. However, most puppies need a little longer and will only sleep for this long at about 16 weeks.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Should I cover my puppy\u2019s crate at night?Does putting a blanket over a dog crate help?What should I put in my puppy\u2019s crate at night?Should I fully cover puppy crate?Do puppies need to be covered at night?Should I ignore puppy whining in crate?Is it cruel to crate a dog at night?Where should&#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":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5142"}],"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=5142"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5142\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":51248,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5142\/revisions\/51248"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5142"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5142"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5142"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}