Puppies need to be allowed out of the cage regularly to relieve themselves.
If you have a puppy that is getting used to or having a hard time adjusting to staying in a crate, you may find its whining troubling. Puppies whine when they feel lost or afraid or when they otherwise want attention. To halt this reaction to the crate, take the time to introduce and acclimate the puppy to the situation.
Instructions
1. Make sure the crate is comfortable for the puppy. Place a dog bed inside so that the puppy is not sleeping on the bare wire or plastic, and leave a toy or two inside for it to play with.
2. Crate the puppy only when you are at home to supervise it. Though dogs can be left in crates for longer periods, puppies need to be taken out to relieve themselves once every hour or two.
3. Take your puppy for a walk before you place it in the crate. This gives it a chance to eliminate and to work off some raw energy.
4. Place a treat in the crate and encourage your puppy to go into the crate to get it. Do this the first few times you place the puppy in the crate. This creates good associations with the crate for the puppy.
5. Drape an old blanket partially over the crate if it is made of wire mesh. This helps the puppy recognize it as a cave, where it should be resting. It also blocks out sights and sounds from the rest of the room, which promotes a more restful environment.
6. Take the puppy out to the area designated for relieving itself when it starts to whine.
7. Wait between three and five minutes, and if the puppy does not relieve itself, return it to the cage. If the puppy does relieve itself, praise it. This tells the puppy that the only acceptable reason for whining is to be allowed to relieve itself.
8. Avoid interacting with the puppy while it is in the cage. After you have ascertained that there is nothing wrong with the puppy and it does not need to relieve itself, ignore it until you are ready to bring it out again. This helps it become accustomed to the cage as a resting place.
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