New Puppy Owners Don't Know Where the Dog Should Sleep

“Hi everybody. I am a first time puppy mum to a 9 week old toy poodle who I have had for 1 week now. I’ve seen lots of conflicting information about crates. What to put in it, what size, where, etc. for the first 4 nights I had him in a 22inch crate across from my bed. Nothing in except his heartbeat teddy. It was fine I mean obviously lots of wake ups and crying. I would take him out to potty and put him straight back in but would have to wait next to him until he settled. He’s been a very selec”

“Pls like actual doggo equipment, and not jokes like adult beverages lol So i have been very hyper-focused on the golden retriever puppy i am getting next year, and today i am revising my list of dog supplies. Just making sure i got all the basics, and even extra since they are going to be trained to be my SD at an ADI program. (I raise the puppy, and then they go for boarding; while boarding, they will be using the gear i bought for them) Here is everything that i have in my cart: - Puppy-sized”

“Hey everyone. I recently got a beagle puppy. He’s 15 weeks old now and I’ve been trying to kennel train/potty train. He does fine in the kennel. It’s the potty training I need help with. My current living situation is me and the puppy live in a 2 bedroom apartment for now (I’m saving for a house in the next 7 or 8 months. From inside, to the outside grass area is about 7 seconds away if I carry him. I really want to get the potty training dialed in so he goes potty outside. Can anyone please giv”

“hi i am planning to get a golden retriever puppy and was curious abt the maintenance it demands. could anyone with a puppy help me out with that. thankyou submitted by /u/Admirable-Dream-9127 [link] [comments]”

“im getting a border collie puppy next week! not the first time owner but its been a while since ive had a puppy so im wondering if im missing something important on this list. hes gonna be almost 3 months when i get him the list: crate puppy pen toys (squicky, crinkly, ropes, balls, chewing) licky mat slow feeder water bowl harness that doesn't go on shoulders collar puzzle toys (tho im planning on making a lot of them bc its cheaper) a brush and a toothbrush nail trimmer submitted by”

“First time post here and on mobile, so fair warning. My husband and I have had our baby for about 3 months now. My husband has been wanting a dog for years. We have my beagle and she is amazing, but he wanted a big dog. We finally got more space so I was able to get a new addition of a golden retreiver! I made sure to do plenty of research on the breed and what they need. My husband works nights so she has been my responsibility 90% of the time (which I knew would happen because of his schedule)”

“Hey guys, First-time Golden owner here. I’m picking up my first Golden Retriever puppy on September 26th, and I get to choose between three males. The breeder sent me some videos of her interacting with the puppies, so I’ll refer to them by the colors of the ribbons around their necks. She was sitting on the floor while filming them. The green puppy stayed on top of her pretty much the entire time, constantly asking for attention and pets. He didn’t seem hyper or anything, but he was literally a”

“Hi! Almost a new furparent here 🥹 What are some tips you can give us before bringing home our baby 🥹🥰 submitted by /u/Material_Cancel_7551 [link] [comments]”

“Hello! My husband and I are planning on getting a puppy next month (likely a cavapoo - something small!). As we prepare, I am getting all the "essentials" and wondering if people recommend a puppy camera? We will be gone for a maximum of five hours at a time (only once a week), but that still feels like a lot of time. I think a camera could help with initially getting into a routine and feeling comfortable with leaving the puppy. Wondering what people's experiences have been and if”

“Does anyone have a furniture-style dog crate they recommend? My mini bernedoodle is currently in a 36x26x23 wire kennel that is the perfect size for him, but I'd like something that looks more polished. I have about 38.5" in the nook I have his kennel, so nothing too big. I've looked online, but would love some feedback on safety and durability! TIA :) submitted by /u/Own-Enthusiasm9686 [link] [comments]”

“Does anyone have a furniture-style dog crate they recommend? My mini poo is currently in a 36x26x23 wire kennel that is the perfect size for him, but I'd like something that looks more polished. I have about 38.5" in the nook I have his kennel, so nothing too big. I've looked online, but would love some feedback on safety and durability! TIA :) submitted by /u/Own-Enthusiasm9686 [link] [comments]”

“Hello there fellow puppy owners! 2 days ago we finally got our first miniature puddle! She is very sweet and very chill but to say I am overwhelmed is to say nothing..:) We are training her to pee and poo on the pad and a few times she managed to pee where she needs to and we always praise her by giving little snacks. When she doesn’t do her things on the pad we gently show her what is wrong and where the deed should be done. It is okay, we are managing! But my concern is something else.. Again,”

“i (18f) am thinking of getting a puppy, what are the best toothpastes for puppies, as well as creams or lotions for puppy paws, as well as dog safe shampoos and conditioners, also how often should you bathe the puppy, brush teeth, moisturize their paws? i want to be the best puppy parent i can possibly be, it doesn’t matter for expenses, id like to curate a list so i can begin budgeting, thank you! submitted by /u/ruthie892 [link] [comments]”

“Hello! I will soon be bringing home a new puppy in to our home and have therefore made lots of research regarding how and what i should train my puppy and so on. And the most brought up thing has always been crate training, and having a crate. The problem with this is that I live in sweden, where using a crate is explicitly banned and illegal unless you’re transporting the dog. With this of course I am kind of seeking out a legal solution for. My first idea was to use a small play pen, but there”

“Hello everyone I would like to purchase a bed dog cave for my beagle We already had one but he broke it and we never succeed learning him how to get fully inside by him self (with the full upper blanket on him) Technically, it wasn’t a cave shaped’s bed but simply more a fluff, 2 blankets joined together so I guess it was hard for him to go into it without our help Anyway, I know he loves to be fully covered by blankets and I want the best for him, especially for nights Knowing he is a sensitive”

“Let me start by saying I very much love my dog and that has not changed at all becoming a mom. However she’s double coated and sheds so incredibly much. It’s always all over the baby’s clothes and things. I know staying on top of cleaning is the obvious answer but I was just wondering if anyone in a similar situation has tips or tricks in addition to that to help manage it, like a certain tool, routine, etc. For instance I’m purchasing a huge lint roller on a pole to roll the dog hair off certai”

“I have a 4 months old beagle and he’s great overall. He’s with us since 2 months. We are trying to crate train him and overnight he has no issues to stay in it and settle. During the day however he is so loud and I don’t know how long I should leave him cry. Currently I am bringing him potty every hour or 2. I also bring him out to play and do training around 40 minutes 2 times a day (train 20 minutes total and play 40). The potty breaks are ranging based on how busy work is (I work in a Homeoff”

“I'm getting this beautiful boy in 2 weeks! Please help me with name suggestions.... He is a golden retriever, he is currently 10 weeks. Thanks submitted by /u/Kitchen-Froyo8379 [link] [comments]”

“My 10 month old beagle mix is really struggling with bedtime even though we’ve had the same routine for the last 7 months! Every night at 10 ish I get her outside to pee, she gets the zoomies and runs around, then I have to carry or lead her to her crate and she goes in and passes out. She sleeps through the night and has no problem being in her crate. Recently as soon as she notices we’re getting close to bedtime she gets really scared and starts hiding behind the couch or under beds and when I”

“Hello everyone! I'm new here and need some advice. We just brought home our 9week German shepherd puppy and are struggling a bit with crate training. I've raised puppies in the past but it's the first time attempting to crate train a puppy. She goes inside the crate by herself. I assume it's because the breeder had her and her siblings in a maternity space similar to a crate to keep them isolated from the male and the other female they had. She sleeps but every time we try to shu”

“This is my first dog basically so i was unaware of how much dogs actually stink?! I have grown up with cats and a small dog which never smelled at all so this is pretty new to me. I have a 5 month old golden retriever, and while his training is going great and he’s a good dog overall, he smells like puppy and now so does my house. I also use kibble to train him and use it for his sniffing games and such so there’s also kibble smells (i store his food airtight in the garage so it is not an issue)”

“How often are yall giving your pups enrichment treats/puzzles? Like kongs filled with stuff or my favorite right now is the Woof Pupcicles? Bully sticks/other chews? I have a 5 month old mix and with this heat we don’t play outside as much right now. Is this something that I can give them everyday you think? submitted by /u/Drewcifer1595 [link] [comments]”

“Golden Retriever is killing me. Any advice how to fix pee spots on Bermuda? (Charlotte SC area). My guess is remove the dog lol. Thanks all! submitted by /u/ytsur86 [link] [comments]”

“I want to provide these fun delicious activities for the pups, but I struggle with the mess. It gets on the floor and their beds, my couches. I think of all the bacteria that could grow if I don't get things cleaned up perfectly. Do you give them the fun time and clean up after wards or Am I filling them wrong?? submitted by /u/Mental_Following_614 [link] [comments]”

“I have a 4 month old Rottweiler. I need some other large breed dry food recommendations. I am currently feeding her the Iams Proactive Health Large Breed Puppy Dry Food. She's not the biggest fan of it. I was hoping to get some other recommendations that weren't chicken flavored. submitted by /u/TomatoIndependent121 [link] [comments]”

“Hi guys, We adopted our puppy two months ago (she’s now about four ish months). From the jump she’s had a really hard time with barriers. We’ve tried playpens and crates but she hated both. We really started drilling crate training about two weeks ago (very strict on an hour up, then go in crate). She’s gotten much better about it and for the most part and can settle in her crate without trouble. However, it seems like after an hour of napping in her crate she’s ready to be up and refuses to res”

“Looking for a sturdy indoor dog pen for my new puppy. To be used for when I have to do things around the house and can’t keep an eye on him to stop any unwanted behaviours submitted by /u/ipostaboutstuff123 [link] [comments]”

“We're getting a Golden Retriever pup. She's 9 weeks old. It's been a long time since I've had a puppy, and as always, I want it done right. What are your go-to when it comes to getting a pup, and what do you feel is unnecessary? So far, we have an XL crate, slow feeder bowls, toys, and puppy pee pads. Now, I know the controversy with puppy pee pads, however I will be crate training, so while she is little and learning, puppy pee pads under her bedding I feel is vital, along with”

“I pick up my havanese puppy in a couple weeks and thinking of getting a baby gate to separate our kitchen from the rest of the house. I want to avoid creating a small playpen shape because our house is so small. I spend a lot of time in the kitchen since it is also an eat-in kitchen. And I’d rather just get her crate and place it in the corner of the kitchen and block off the entrance. Can a full kitchen be considered a playpen? And is it safe, has your puppy ever gotten into or chewed cabinets?”

“Hey folks, we’ve been struggling a bit with our dog’s new crate behavior. We’ve asked a few trainers for advice, but nothing has helped so far, so I’m really just looking for ideas and suggestions. Context: Ellie is our 1.5-year-old Malinois-Labrador mix. She’s very sweet and stubborn. Luckily, she’s not a “hardcore Malinois”, she’s generally more chill and less intense than the average Malinois. We’re both experienced with dogs, and we’ve been training her regularly while keeping her active and”