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Crate and pen training.
How to use a crate or puppy pen as a calm, safe routine rather than a punishment.
Use the crate as a safe routine
A crate or puppy pen helps with rest, potty training, and household safety. It should feel predictable and calm, not like a place the puppy is sent only when something goes wrong.
First nights
Keep the routine boring and consistent. A final potty break, a quiet sleeping area, and limited middle-of-the-night interaction help the puppy learn that nighttime is for rest.
Balance crate time with connection
Australian Labradoodles are social dogs. They need rest, but they also need training, play, handling, and time with the family. Short, successful crate sessions work better than long stressful ones.
Bring questions to pickup
Ask Tera what sleep and pen routines your puppy has already experienced so you can keep the transition as smooth as possible.