I would not allow a puppy in bed until it was fully housebroken.
I crate trained Buddy but left his crate in the kitchen during the night.
I regret that to this day. I read an article that said, it made sence at
the time, to leave the crate in a place that your puppy will be spending
most of it's time when it comes home. That was the kitchen. I left night
lights all over on all four walls but my bedroom was far away. I wish
I didn't listen to that article and left his crate next to my bed. I feel
sad even today 6yrs later that he came home to a new home in a strange
place and slept alone at night. I would crate train your puppy but leave
the crate by your bed with a cover over the top for security. Once trained
put his bed next to your bed. If he wants up I would allow him to sleep with you, which was Buddy's choice but if he sleeps in his own bed at that
point I wouldn't encourage it. It's really better he sleep in his own bed. |