New Bichon puppy-how long in crate?
Hello everyone! We just got a 8 week old Bichon puppy this week and I am housetraining her in the crate. Problem is, I feel so cruel leaving her in the crate so much. Is it cruel to leave her in the crate most of the day while in this housetraining mode? Which could take months, I've learned, on Bichons.
Also, she is sleeping at the foot of our bed, but, I don't feel it is safe, in case she falls off or hubby rolls on her, so tonight I will start leaving her in crate at night. I know it will be torture listening to her cry, but I think its best.
Here are my questions for now:
1) Is it cruel to leave her in crate most of day and then all night while potty-training? Of course, I will take her out and play, but, it seems that if she is in the crate that long, she will sleep a lot and then NOT sleep at night.
2) How do I know the difference in the middle of the night, if she needs to potty, or just wants to get out of crate? Is there maybe a set number of times she should go out at night to potty?
Thanks for the help!
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