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Puppy and dog crate training encourages puppies to control themselves for longer periods of time and keeps them safe when unsupervised.
Updated on December 17th, 2025
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Hi, Sorry to hear Betty Lou is having these problems. Here is a great article regarding separation anxiety and how to deal with it: https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/dog-care/common-dog-behavior-issues/separation-anxiety
Updated on November 25th, 2025
It sounds like Buddy needs a kennel or a playpen with a top on it unfortunately. Now that he has figured out he can jump out he is likely to continue this behavior because it is rewarding to him. My own puppy discovered he could climb his play pen at a young age! I purchased some thick plastic garden fencing and used it to put a "roof" on his playpen to prevent this. Another option would be a large crate if you want a bigger area for him to play in. They also make very tall playpens for larger dogs, but be sure that Buddy isn't actually climbing the side of the pen before you get one of these!
Updated on November 25th, 2025
Hi, thanks for using Boop by Petco! Bad Sam! Can you leash him to the foot of your bed so he can't wander off to other things? If that doesn't work or isn't possible I think it is fine and not cruel to crate him at night. He should be sleeping anyway and it will also keep HIM and your stuff safe. Good luck!
Updated on November 25th, 2025
Thank you for using Boop by Petco! It should be okay for your dogs to stay in the garage during the day as long as they have plenty of space, a comfortable place to lay down, and plenty of water (and food if they eat throughout the day). You should dog-proof the garage, removing any household items like antifreeze, detergent, paint etc. from areas that you think the dogs may be able to reach. You may even want to use gates to fence of work areas that may have tools, nails, screws, etc to prevent them from swallowing those. I do not recommend keeping a car in the garage with the dogs just in case they were to get stuck in the garage. Overall, as long as the garage is a comfortable temperature and they have a place to lay down, play, and eat/drink, your main concern is making sure that there is nothing in the vicinity that they can get into. I hope this helps!
Updated on November 25th, 2025
A crate or crate training is never a bad idea. It can also serve as a safe place for Bella (as you have stated). It doesn't need to be huge either, just big enough for her to lay down, turn around and stand. Make sure there are no sharp edges and that the bars are close enough together so she cannot get her head between them.
Updated on November 25th, 2025