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Since crating seems to have solved your night potty issue..........and at least one has not marked today............. Maybe some of your issue is anxiety based. The crate means security, or comes to mean that to a dog in time.
If I'm only going to be gone for say 5-10 mins, Maggie gets to stay out of her crate. (I'm getting her used to not always having to be in it if I leave) Longer than that she is in the crate. 1. because it makes her feel more secure and 2. it prevents accidents and her getting in to things. She'll gradually work up to staying out of the crate full time. But it is a very long process and the open crate will still be available to her anytime she wants it.
Four hours in a crate is nothing more than a nap. Eight hours most dogs deal with just fine as long as they get play time and walk time. I know many that are crated 13 hrs several days a week but this means owner has to make a special effort once they get home to play and exercise the dog. This is one reason I'm leery of easy child every getting a dog. Her husband is not a dog person in the least. She works 12 hr shifts but it's like 14 hrs before she gets home or longer. She is in no shape to either play or walk a dog by the time she gets home.
If you really watch a dog, even a puppy spends a lot of the day napping.
When I get full time work outside of the home it's going to be a big change for Maggie. But at least I know I'll both play with her and make sure she get plenty of exercise when I get home and on days off. Plus Travis is here too......even if he doesn't come downstairs much. lol
Since crating seems to have solved your night potty issue..........and at least one has not marked today............. Maybe some of your issue is anxiety based. The crate means security, or comes to mean that to a dog in time.
If I'm only going to be gone for say 5-10 mins, Maggie gets to stay out of her crate. (I'm getting her used to not always having to be in it if I leave) Longer than that she is in the crate. 1. because it makes her feel more secure and 2. it prevents accidents and her getting in to things. She'll gradually work up to staying out of the crate full time. But it is a very long process and the open crate will still be available to her anytime she wants it.
Four hours in a crate is nothing more than a nap. Eight hours most dogs deal with just fine as long as they get play time and walk time. I know many that are crated 13 hrs several days a week but this means owner has to make a special effort once they get home to play and exercise the dog. This is one reason I'm leery of easy child every getting a dog. Her husband is not a dog person in the least. She works 12 hr shifts but it's like 14 hrs before she gets home or longer. She is in no shape to either play or walk a dog by the time she gets home.
If you really watch a dog, even a puppy spends a lot of the day napping.
When I get full time work outside of the home it's going to be a big change for Maggie. But at least I know I'll both play with her and make sure she get plenty of exercise when I get home and on days off. Plus Travis is here too......even if he doesn't come downstairs much. lol