How to Stop a Puppy Barking in the Crate
Why puppies bark in the crate, how to tell a potty need from protest, and how to build calm crate time at night and during the day.
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10-Week-Old Puppy Schedule: Sleep, Play, Potty
A realistic day for a 10-week-old puppy, from the first potty trip to bedtime, with tips for feeding, naps, training and vaccine visits.
8-Week-Old Puppy Schedule: A Sample Day
Hour-by-hour sample day for an 8-week-old puppy, how much they sleep and play, how often they need to go out, and how to adapt the routine if you work.
Puppy Breathing Fast While Sleeping: Normal or Not?
Why puppies breathe fast in their sleep, how to count resting breaths at home, and which signs mean your puppy needs a vet.
Your Puppy’s First Night at Home: A Plan
Where to put the crate, when to feed, and what to do when your new puppy cries at 2 a.m.
How to Crate Train a Puppy, Step by Step
A calm, step-by-step plan for crate training, from choosing the crate to handling nights, workdays and a puppy who cries.
Puppy Crying at Night: Causes and What to Do
Why young puppies cry after lights out, how to tell what they need, and a calm routine that usually settles things within a week or two.