Here at Liberty Labradoodles we begin to crate train pups before they leave.
Crate training is fantastic, it gives your Oodle puppy a safe place to take naps as well as his/her bed for the night, great also if you need to travel anywhere with puppy, puppy will feel secure in the fact that they still have their den to nap in with their familiar smells.
Crates are also flatten down and put in your vehicle or be set up so your puppy is able to travel inside the crate.
If you are going to be away for a longer period of time, then a crate is good, but with some modifications added, i,e a puppy play pen attached safely to the puppy crate works well.
It allows puppy more space to get up and stretch his/her legs, and room for a play.
When choosing a puppy play pen, best to chose one that is sturdy, rather that a flimsy type one, also good idea to choose a puppy pen that is high enough that your puppy wont climb out (you can get them off trademe-Bingo brand)
Your dog usually loves sitting in his crate because, to him, his crate is like your favorite chair or spot on the couch. It is like a den for your Oodle.
Even if you have bought one of the best crates on the market, it’s a good idea to cable tie any weak points, to ensure puppy can’t get his/her head through anywhere.
Liberty also advise to take off pups collar while they are in their crate.
Never leave your puppy or dog in their crate all day.