[Ace952]

Hey everyone.

I have now a 9 week old puppy and he is comfortable in the crate he has now. Around how old will I need to move up in crate sizes? He is doing great with potty training. I am scared that if I go up a size in crate he may use the bathroom in it. Did anyone have this problem when moving up in crate sizes as their pup got older? I know it would be cheaper to go with the crate they will need when they are full grown.

Right now at 9 weeks he can hold it up to 6 hours. I don't try any longer than that. I want a get a wire crate but something tells me that a plastic crate would be a better way to go. Once I feel that I can trust him (say 8 months) I plan to give him free run of the house so I figure a crate would be a good idea and give him the den feel.

I plan on getting a crate off craigslist since I see some great deals on there.

Thanks in advance

 

[Ace952]

And as soon as I say potty training is going well, he pisses on the kitchen floor......

 

[Ace952]

Until he longer fits comfortably. You didn't mention how big he is or what size crate he's in, so it's impossible to say. Halo stayed in her shipping crate for at least a few weeks, maybe a month or more, and then moved up to an intermediate Vari Kennel. Keefer was a bigger puppy, so he went right into the intermediate size. I think he was maybe 5 months old or so before he moved up, but I can't remember for sure. Halo was quite a bit smaller, so she didn't outgrow it quite as quick.

I need to check the crate b/c yes he is still in the shipping crate. Ok so you just moved up in crate size as they grew. I have no idea how big/small he is...lol. Hopefully I can tell size of crate on it. Look and come back with my findings.