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Originally Posted by dogpositivetraining
Hi,
There's absolutely nothing wrong with crate training a puppy as young as 8 weeks, the earlier you start the better. Crate training serves many purposes, one of which is prevent inappropriate chewing.
If introduced to a crate in the right way your puppy will see it as a positive, safe place to be. His own 'den like' space to chill out in.
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Thanks. I decided today to train him into staying in the crate. I've started feeding him in there and letting him out as soon as he finishes....over the next couple of weeks I'll increase the duration of his stay and hopefully get him up to 30 minutes.