Best to crate after feeding?

Anthony8858 · 10-15-2011, 09:49 AM

After reading about bloat, I was wondering if it's a good practice to crate our pup, and give her a nap immediately after feeding?

This morning Kira had a nice meal. She seemed content, and voluntarily went into her crate, and is napping. I closed the door behind her, and left her there.

I'm wondering if this is something I should make a regular habit of doing?

Wild Wolf · 10-15-2011, 09:51 AM

I'd say yes. I have my pup sleep on the couch after every meal, if I notice he is too hyper I will crate him for half an hour.

Anthony8858 · 10-15-2011, 09:57 AM

Thanks.
It seemed logical.

Geez... If I did that, I'd have heartburn

BlackGSD · 10-15-2011, 10:16 AM

I too believe it is a good idea to teach them from puppyhood that after meal time is NAP time and NOT playtime. I didn't use a create with Siren but she was leashed and after meals was made to rest were ever I was sitting. I gave her her bone so she could either sleep or chew on her bone. She is now 3+yo and still immediately either curls up on the couch and naps or lays somewhere and chews on her bone after meals.

**jocoyn** · 10-15-2011, 10:41 AM

I always crate the dogs after feeding

WhiteWolfBeauty · 10-16-2011, 11:46 AM

My ten week old puppy poops after every meal. I usually take her out for a bathroom break and then crate her. Do you think this is alright?

**jocoyn** · 10-16-2011, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WhiteWolfBeauty

My ten week old puppy poops after every meal. I usually take her out for a bathroom break and then crate her. Do you think this is alright?

Yes, you just don't want them running about.

Powell · 10-16-2011, 12:14 PM

Mickey the Silly Sibe gets on the sofa and snoooZZZZZes. If I feed him first and need to go on a walk, I wait at least 30 minutes to an hour.
Jolene eats overnight.

10-15-2011, 09:49 AM	#1 (permalink)
Anthony8858 Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 1,313	Best to crate after feeding? After reading about bloat, I was wondering if it's a good practice to crate our pup, and give her a nap immediately after feeding? This morning Kira had a nice meal. She seemed content, and voluntarily went into her crate, and is napping. I closed the door behind her, and left her there. I'm wondering if this is something I should make a regular habit of doing?

10-15-2011, 09:51 AM	#2 (permalink)
Wild Wolf Master Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 807	I'd say yes. I have my pup sleep on the couch after every meal, if I notice he is too hyper I will crate him for half an hour. __________________ ~ Angel S-Hunter vom Geistwasser http://k9-instinct.blogspot.ca/

10-15-2011, 10:16 AM	#4 (permalink)
BlackGSD Crowned Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Eastern Washington Posts: 7,795	I too believe it is a good idea to teach them from puppyhood that after meal time is NAP time and NOT playtime. I didn't use a create with Siren but she was leashed and after meals was made to rest were ever I was sitting. I gave her her bone so she could either sleep or chew on her bone. She is now 3+yo and still immediately either curls up on the couch and naps or lays somewhere and chews on her bone after meals. __________________ Tracy Siren vom Banach { Sable female GSD 3-20-08} R.I.P. Wrangler male ACD/Aussie mix. 9-29-99 to8-29-11.

10-15-2011, 10:41 AM	#5 (permalink)
jocoyn Moderator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: South Carolina Posts: 8,044	I always crate the dogs after feeding __________________ Nancy www.scsarda.org Grim (Grimmy Bear) & Beau (Bo-dee man) Waiting at the Bridge: Cyra, Toby, Rainbow, Linus, Oscar, Arlo & Waggles

10-15-2011, 09:57 AM	#3 (permalink)
Anthony8858 Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 1,313	Thanks. It seemed logical. Geez... If I did that, I'd have heartburn

10-16-2011, 11:46 AM	#6 (permalink)
WhiteWolfBeauty Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 89	My ten week old puppy poops after every meal. I usually take her out for a bathroom break and then crate her. Do you think this is alright?

10-16-2011, 12:14 PM	#8 (permalink)
Powell Master Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Silverstreet, SC Posts: 985	Mickey the Silly Sibe gets on the sofa and snoooZZZZZes. If I feed him first and need to go on a walk, I wait at least 30 minutes to an hour. Jolene eats overnight.

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