What is the 2 1 rule for puppies?
Juanita Gleason
2025-08-08 03:19:07
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I like to go by the general 2:1 rule. So for every 1 hour of supervised and structured time out of the crate they should have 2 hours of rest in the crate. And this 2 hour rest can be crashed out sleeping or simply calm and awake. Puppies need this time to reflect on what they’ve learned, recharge their batteries and also to learn about being calm and comfortable when they are alone. I've heard about 1hr active time to 2 hrs crate time.
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