Playpens are a great option for providing a safe space for young puppies to roam around in while they’re out of their crate and you can’t watch them 24/7. EXCEPT, when they start causing more problems than the help they were meant to!

Not all puppies take to playpens at first, and certain pups just absolutely hate it. So what do you do if you’re experiencing a lot of incessant barking from the playpen? In Episode 151 of the Ask A Puppy Trainer Show, Bethany and Sparky give alternatives to try depending on your pup’s age, if the playpen is becoming more of your foe than your friend. 

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Ep 151 Timestamps:

*1:49 - What to do if your puppy hates the playpen
3:52 - How long should a 5-month-old Golden Retriever be in the crate each day?
4:56 - How to teach a 5-month-old Shepherd not to dash out of the crate 
8:38 - Should you use the leash to get a 10-week-old Chocolate Lab out of the crate and is it ok to keep his crate in your bedroom at night?
9:50 - How to correct an 8-month-old puppy’s relentless pulling when walking on leash
12:47 - What is “normal” growling vs aggressive growling with a 10-week-old Golden Retriever puppy?
15:45 - How to get a 14-week-old puppy to be calm in their crate while you’re eating dinner
20:35 - What to do with a 6-month-old Dachshund puppy who cries all night in the crate 
29:08 - How to take something from your 5-month-old puppy’s mouth without without them snapping at you

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