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It will be worth it.
We did a husky mix and she would howl at least an hour them whimper for a couple of more before she finally fell asleep. Then, like a switch, she was fine with it.
If you aren't, need to do it during the day if possible. Have them in for a few minutes, let them out (take right outside even if they don't need to potty, will get them used to that aspect as well), then back in. Rinse and repeat. Make it longer each time. They will get the hang of it.
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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.
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-- 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
-- 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