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How big of a crate should you get for a new puppy? |
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We just got a brand new puppy and had the same question. We read a few books and went to the pet store and this is what we came up with.
A puppy's crate should be big enough to hold him when he is fully grown. If you want to get one for a puppy then get one with a divider so that you can limit the space to just enough for the puppy to turn around and lay down. This will prevent him from evacuating in the crate.
Also something that I didn't realize until several sources suggested it to me, while an older dog may like to have a blanket or a towel in his crate it's important that a puppy not have one. If the puppy is prone to chew and he is going to be left unattended in a crate he may consume the blanket and then it can get caught up inside his intestines.
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