I want to get a dog but I have to work, how does everyone on broadway market do it ?

The first nights with Nikko we put the bed mattresses on the floor so he could decide for himself. I think he slept on the floor most of the time but he could check up on us during the night wich i think was good..

You are right, I didn't really put much thought into my comment.

It is good for a time out to chill the dog if they are being too hyper, especially if they associate it with their safe place.

We used a crate too from day 1. Up every 2/3 hours to take him outside for a wee. Back in crate. Repeat. Did that for a few weeks then increased time. Never had any mishaps in his crate. Few on the doormat where we didn't open the back door in time, but that's on us being half-asleep, fumbling idiots.

There was some crying. If it persisted we went down and let him out for a wee and reset the clock. I don't think there was ever a time he cried and didn't need a wee outside though. Memory is fuzzy though.

especially if they associate it with their safe place.

I think this is key. As long as they’re retaining positive associations with their cage and that they know it’s their safe space. We are constantly telling the kids to leave Odie alone when he’s in his cage! He will quite often slink off their on his own, when it gets a bit much for him. He’s a very affectionate and tolerant dog, but he clearly values being able to opt out of life with young kids every now and again. Tempted to get another cage for me, in fact.

We can tell when Vinnie's going to be a bit of a nuisance so we put him in the crate for an hour or two. I think "active rest" is what some folk call it. He's had his exercise and should be tired but is just behaving like a restless child. He's also quite reactive to noises so doesn't really sleep properly on the sofa. Crate time is solid sleep time for him. Puppies need a lot of sleep.

Very helpful thank you everyone!

This is the area we have ready. We were planning to put widdle pads on the floor in front of the crate so she can come out on her own at night, a la that Zak chap.

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Bet you a quid that you wake up to shredded pissy piss pads 😂

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Did you let your pup ‘out’ out in the middle of the night then?

Jokes aside, looks like you know what you're doing. I think half of the challenge of training a puppy is choosing your approach and sticking to it hell or high water and trusting things will come good in the end. Consistency is king.

I popped out for 15 minutes...

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we started crating Murphy when we had dinner

This is great advice. Ours now go there automatically when we’re eating.

A blanket over the crate is also a good idea. Makes it feel safe I suppose.

Our cocker has the blanket right over her crate at night these days because she started becoming a pain at night. Their reputation for being a bit needy is justified.

I wouldn’t get a puppy in winter again. Far too much time spent standing in the garden waiting for it to produce the goods.

Crate training you say?

Meet Nori

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That looks great already!

Personally we didn't use puppypads, as that is something you need to first teach them, and then they need to 'unlearn' the behaviour again afterwards - hence us teaching our pup from day 1 to do the business outside.

Another tip for at night in the crate: when they cry, take them out to do their business but very matter of factly. So no smiles, cuddles, play etc. Once they wee or poo, say well done and put them straight back into the crate. That way they learn they won't be getting play time at night and will stop trying to get your attention unless they need to go.

Another thing we used in the beginning was Adaptil spray and a diffuser. Apparently it mimics the mother's pheromones and helps them settle.

Sulking because she wasn't allowed outside to eat gravel.

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We crated Comet from day one. We were told to cover the crate with a blanket to make them feel safer and put a ticking clock on top (reminds them of mum's heartbeat and soothes them). It worked for us as he slept through from the start and has never cried. Of course, he sleeps in our room now...

We got Murphy the lab a crate, a crate designed to survive the nuclear holocaust, he loved it and would spend any no-fuss time in there. He loved it so much that he ate it within a week.

I love this sort of picture.

Best pals.

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Gratuitous dog pic...

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Nice looking dogo. Rescue?

Btw that cat flap isn’t going to be big enough...

gorgeous

looks like the dug from mad max

While we’re posting pics. Our youngest and our second youngest :-)
There is so much mutual adoration with these too. And so much licking of faces.

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