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Yeah, I don't even try at night
With all three of our current dogs, we only worked the crate training during the day. Just didn't see any value in trying to do it at night and make everyone miserable. Seems counterproductive.
Thread Replies (11)
Puppy crate training sucks. Nobody should be awake at this hour. **
-- HokieGator
Apr 03, 2026 at 03:42 AM ET
HokieGator
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04/03/26 03:42 AM ET
It will be worth it.
-- Burruss Writer
Apr 03, 2026 at 12:27 PM ET
Burruss Writer
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04/03/26 12:27 PM ET
I ended up going downstairs and sleeping beside the crate. I eventually
-- reestuart
Apr 03, 2026 at 08:54 AM ET
reestuart
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04/03/26 08:54 AM ET
I guess I should have said 'ruff' couple of weeks.**
-- reestuart
Apr 03, 2026 at 11:39 AM ET
reestuart
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04/03/26 11:39 AM ET
Yeah, I don't even try at night
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-- JoesterVT
Apr 03, 2026 at 07:26 AM ET
JoesterVT
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04/03/26 07:26 AM ET
just remember that you won't have to ever pay college tuition for him.**
-- squarerootofone
Apr 03, 2026 at 07:14 AM ET
squarerootofone
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04/03/26 07:14 AM ET
Move the crate further away from the bedroom.**
-- HokieNoVA
Apr 03, 2026 at 06:19 AM ET
HokieNoVA
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04/03/26 06:19 AM ET
Probably a good idea. Not sure the breed, but it looks ornery.
-- KCHokie2
Apr 03, 2026 at 06:36 AM ET
KCHokie2
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04/03/26 06:36 AM ET
Having a puppy is awful. **
-- MP4VT2004
Apr 03, 2026 at 06:10 AM ET
MP4VT2004
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04/03/26 06:10 AM ET
It's worse when they are grown and charge you, barking
-- WestyHokie
Apr 03, 2026 at 05:45 AM ET
WestyHokie
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04/03/26 05:45 AM ET
Sounds like time to put it down.**
-- EDGEMAN
Apr 03, 2026 at 07:19 AM ET
EDGEMAN
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04/03/26 07:19 AM ET