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Snoopy is absolutely adorable!! I would keep Snoopy in the crate when you cannot keep 100% watch on him. When he comes out of the crate I would then walk him (on a leash even if the backyard is enclosed). After he goes to the bathroom he can go off leash to play. If he goes then I would play with him and once you have to turn your back he goes back in the crate. If he does not go to the bathroom when you take him out of the crate I would put him back in for 20 minutes and try again. If you catch him going to the bathroom tell him no and take him and put him where you want him to go and praise him for going. If you just see the accident then clean it up and do not say anything to him. A crate should be big enough for him to stand up, sit down and turn around. The crate is a very safe option and dogs end up loving their crates, it's their safe house. Since we do not know what type of life Snoopy had previously this process can take some time and patience. I hope this helps and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!
Updated on September 24th, 2025

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I honestly recommend you consider a crate where she is able to walk inside and at least turn around inside. This basically means for a German Shepherd getting the largest crate possible. Best of luck!
Updated on September 24th, 2025

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Bad Sam! Can you leash him to the foot of your bed so he can't wander off to other things? If that doesn't work or isn't possible I think it is fine and not cruel to crate him at night. He should be sleeping anyway and it will also keep HIM and your stuff safe. Good luck!
Updated on September 24th, 2025

Unfortunately, if Mia is not trained to be in a kennel, then being confined may be quite scary for her. I am attaching a link below with more information about crate training an adult dog. https://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=1694 The key will be to slowly get her used to being confined in that area before you leave her. Be sure to feed her in there and take your time getting her used to it before actually closing her in the area. Good luck! I hope that was helpful. Thanks for using PetCoach.
Updated on September 24th, 2025

Hello and thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. You need to get her wet food for large breed puppy, it may be one of the premium brands (Hill's, Royal, Eucanuba), but you can find something cheaper. If you use any of these food, you should not given any additional food supplements. Alternatively, you can cook food for the puppy. Mixture of cooked lean meat with rice, pasta and vegetables will be a good choice. In that case, you should add food supplements (from a pet shop or your vets) containing calcium and phosphorus. You can crate her if you have big enough cage.
Updated on September 24th, 2025