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Originally Posted by kodibear  will that confuse a puppy that we're trying to train not to go potty in the crate? |
Actually, puppies are
less likely to potty in a place where they eat.
What I think you mean is that you're concerned that giving him food will increase his need to eliminate. That's a possibility. It's a matter of how long you're expecting him to stay in his crate. Cathy was looking for a way of keeping him quiet just during mealtimes. No, it shouldn't make him more likely to mess in his crate during that short period of time.
I know many people who give their dogs kongs while crating them for long periods of time and it's not an issue. You could try it and see.