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Originally Posted by limelightofdawn  Hi guys,
Thanks a lot for the new responses. I just want to say that he is very happy and is not distressed at all, in case anyone thinks that. He loves going into his crate to nap and he always knows I will come back because I always do on a regular schedule. The idea was to crate him at night while he is a pup and then as he gets older to have him upstairs with us (out of the crate). I can't actually fit his crate into my bedroom easily because the layout doesn't allow it. It isn't about me not wanting him there. However I think I may be able to put him on the landing or in the next room, so I can hear him, so that is very good advice and I really appreciate it. His crate is only temporary, he isn't going to be in it every night forever. In the meantime I could rethink where he is and listen out for him as you both suggest.
Many thanks for your time and help, it is much appreciated. |
I have rearranged my bedroom so many times for crates lol. Nobody really sees it but me. A lot of dogs like to have their crates their whole lives because it is a source of comfort and great if there is an emergency. My Ollie is 3 and absolutely can not sleep well with out his crate because it makes him feel the safest. It also can be a long time before you get them potty trained and out of chewing phases. My now passed senior sleeper in hers with the door open most of her life. They have a lot of crates that are nice furniture pieces. I actually bought an end table at a thrift store to sand down and turn into one.