Should I crate train my 6-month-old rescue puppy and how long can I leave him?

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Is it best to crate train a 6 mos old puppy you rescued from a shelter? How long can you leave him while you are at work? Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Male | neutered | 1 year and 3 months old | 4 lbs

Maria DVM · Accepted Answer

I highly recommend crate training puppies regardless of where you adopted them from. The general rule for leaving dogs is how many months plus 1 in hours. So if he is 6 months old, you should be able to leave him for 7 hours. Congratulations on your new puppy and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Should I crate train my 6-month-old rescue puppy and how long can I leave him?

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