Always remember that an adult dog should not be in his crate for more than eight hours. They should not spend most of the time there even if they have frequent breaks. In general, puppies under six months should never be in a crate for longer than three consecutive hours as they have can’t control their bladders or bowels for that long. For older than six months, the length of time they can be confined is an hour for each month of age. For example, a four-month-old puppy can stay in a crate for about four hours. When an adult dog has to stay in his crate for some time, there should be access to water, some treats, and safe while he is alone. They must have at least an hour of physical activity before and after confinement. Somebody may take him to walk if the family is not available or may hire a dog walker for leash walks. Make sure that the dogs are crate-trained well before they are left alone and for a longer time. They might panic and can cause damage to themselves.
A sudden change in your pet’s behavior should warrant an appointment with your veterinarian Marion IA area.
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