Crate train the dog.

Crate train the dog.
by kormal (2020-07-02 11:29:24)

In reply to: Suggestions for a new dog owner? posted by El Kabong

Done correctly, it helps with potty training, behavior, anxiety, discipline, etc. This is especially the case if you don’t want the dog sleeping in your bed or on the couch at night.

Of course, you have to be willing to have a crate lying around somewhere long-term.

This is my advice as well.

Put the dog in their crate every night to sleep and if you ever leave them at home alone. The first couple of nights might be tough, but you have to just let the dog bark it out. Eventually they learn to love the crate and they feel safe there.