How To Crate Train A Puppy At Night, by Standing Stone Kennels on YouTube. 17 min 53 s.
- Video length
- 17 min 53 s
- Time to do it
- 3 nights
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Put the crate in your bedroom or just outside the door. Remove the puppy's collar, add bedding, and place one safe chew toy inside.
Start a calm bedtime routine: take the puppy out to potty, dim the lights, and keep play quiet. Place the puppy in the crate before it falls asleep in your arms.
On night one, close the crate door and sit nearby. Speak softly, then move away in small steps as the puppy settles. Open the door only for a real potty need.
If the puppy whines, wait for a brief pause, then take it straight outside on a leash. Keep the trip boring: no talking, no play, then return to the crate.
On night two, repeat the same bedtime, crate, and potty routine. Sit farther from the crate and let the puppy settle with less help.
Set an alarm for a 2 am potty break. Carry the puppy outside, keep lights low, and put it back in the crate right after it goes.
On night three, keep the same schedule and expect longer stretches of sleep. Only do the night potty break if the puppy wakes and seems restless.
In the morning, take the puppy out to potty before food or play. Praise calmly and clean the crate area so the next night starts fresh.
Tips and common mistakes
Use a crate just big enough for the puppy to stand, turn around, and lie down.
Never put the puppy in the crate with a collar or loose harness on.
Do not use the crate as punishment; keep it linked to calm sleep and treats.
Keep night potty trips dark and boring so the puppy learns night is for sleep.
Questions
How long does it take to crate train a puppy at night?
Many puppies need about three nights of a steady routine, but some take one to two weeks. Stay consistent and adjust potty breaks to your puppy's age.
Should I ignore a puppy crying in the crate?
Do not ignore distress for long. Check for a potty need, take the puppy out calmly, and return it to the crate. If crying continues, talk to your vet or a trainer.
Where should the crate go at night?
Put it in your bedroom or nearby so you can hear the puppy. Keep the room quiet and at a comfortable temperature, away from drafts.
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