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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Contrary to other posters, I don't think you are crating him too much nor do I think you're a disaster, but everything you describe is perfectly normal puppy behavior.

What are you giving him to play with/chew on that is acceptable? Does he have bully sticks, meals in stuffed kongs, interactive feeders and engaging toys?  Are you engaging with him when he's not in the crate?  After 5:30 is someone on the floor playing with him, or are you expecting him to make good choices and entertain himself?  He's essentially a toddler--you wouldn't expect a 2 year old to entertain themselves longer than a few minutes.

Have you gone to puppy class with him? The trainer should be able to give you good advice based on what is typical with puppies his age.[/quote]

I don’t think you’re crating him too long either.  Our 9mo boxer mix is crated from 9am-11am, and again from 1pm-3pm.  He gets 45-60min walks in the morning and in the afternoon.  Sometimes, he’ll also have a play date in there somewhere.  When he’s not in his crate, he wants to play.  So what you’re describing is totally normal behavior.  You just need to provide him with things to play with.  I keep a rotation of toys so when he’s being particularly rambunctious, I get out something “new”.  I cannot tell you how much $$$ I’ve spent on toys/bones/treats to keep him occupied, but it’s worth it for everyone’s sanity![/quote]

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