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Originally Posted by LoveCharlie
1. Can I put a chewing toy in the crate with my puppy for the night?
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Absolutely it's okay, in fact preferable. You want your puppy to associate the crate with good things, and to give him something to do in there.
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Originally Posted by LoveCharlie
2. Is it OK to use the crate for "time out" during day time? Or is it better to use another small room in the house?
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The crate is a great place for time out. Here are some links for you to read on crate-training and chew-toy training that you might find useful. Check out the rest of Dr. Ian Dunbar's site as well for tons of excellent info on raising a puppy:
http://www.dogstardaily.com/training...-amp-doggy-den
http://www.dogstardaily.com/training...ewtoy-training