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Originally Posted by lifeizsweet
Where is the best place to keep a crate? I am considering getting one for our new puppy (when we find him!) I've read they should be in a place in the house where you will be alot, our downstairs is all open plan so thought a quiet spot under the stairs in the living room would suit for day time use, but, i'd quiet like the puppy to sleep upstairs with us, so, do i move the crate in the night to upstairs, or would it be better to leave the crate downstairs, and let puppy sleep downstairs?
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Its a tricky one...you could always get 2 crates lol
If you are happy for your dog to sleep in or near your bedroom, your dog will be, IMO, all the happier for it...dogs usually dont like to be separated from their pack/family..and a crate in the bedroom is ideal in my opinion because it means you keep your bed to yourself lol whilst keeping the 'pack' together and bonding with your pup.
I have a canvas like crate for my boy in our bedroom for the night.
At the same time it is equally important that your pup has a quiet place during the day to sleep in - when he is left alone or generally especially if you have young children about - so a quiet spot under the stairs, especially since as you said your downstairs is open plan which means your pup will never be far from you when you are home, sounds ideal...
Dogs can have more than one resting place so you could either have two crates or have one as a simpler bed..or move the crate up and down but you may get tired of it
Not very helpful sorry xx