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Should my puppy sleep in my bed during crate and potty training?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Golden Retriever | Male | neutered | 1 month and 19 days old | 62 lbs

Is it okay if I let my puppy sleep in the bed while still crate training & potty training? As long as I still take him out to go potty in the night?

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Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on November 3rd, 2016

It is better not to let Doobie do that as he will get used to sleep with you and will prefer that rather than sleeping in his own place. This behaviour can then predispose to development of separation anxiety as well.

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