Some may thing that preparing a den for your puppy may be exactly the same process as creating a place to live for an older dog, but you are wrong. When making "puppy proof" den you have to take into consideration a lot of factors that don't have any application with older dogs, so don't make a mistake and overlook this topic.
The "puppy issue"
The biggest problem with puppies is the fact, they can't control their bladder and bowel movements, thus they eliminate completely unconsciously. This means, your pet can destroy the surface in his den or any other place he will spend time at.
That is why you should protect yourself from any damage by putting paper or any other material that will separate puppies feces from the floor.
Puppy bed
A lot of people seem to forget that their puppies won't stay sweet and small their entire life and when they are choosing a bed for them it would be a good idea to invest in a substantially larger size than their dog.
I know it looks cute when this little dog is laying down in his little bed, but he is growing very fast and in matter of a month, a new bed will be needed. That is why you should find out how big your dog will get when he will grow up and buy a suitable bed for that size.
Other things to include.
While older dogs will not eliminate in their living space, puppies are often unaware of what they are doing, so including an elimination box inside their den may be a good idea.
Even when we will forget about the unconscious elimination issue, young dogs can hold their bladder for shorter periods of time than older dogs. So it may happen, you won't be in time to allow him to eliminate in the right place.
As always you should put all of your puppies toys inside his den. This will create a positive association between his living space and toys he love.
AS you can see when it comes to puppies there are some issues, older dogs don't have. That is why I hope you have find this article helpful and you will create a den perfect for your dog.
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