What is the 2 1 rule for puppies?
Al Abbott
2025-08-27 05:04:26
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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. The 2:1 rule helps puppies learn the skills for independence and calm behaviour when they’re left alone.
Deonte Bosco
2025-08-19 05:22:27
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The 2 1 rule for puppies isn't mentioned in the provided text, but there is information about house training rules. RULE #2: Don’t wait until it’s too late. Take me to “my spot” as often as I need to go. All of us pups have different size bladders and different digestive systems. That means some of us pee and poop more often than others. As a young pup, I can tell you straight away that I’m going to pee A LOT! Sometimes I’ll even pee within ten minutes of my last pee. Common times that I will have to potty are: first thing in the morning after I eat after I drink right after a nap after a big chew session after (or right in the middle of) a big play session/running around after I come out of my den/pen. If you see me doing one of these, good chance I have to potty, Quick – get me to my spot, such as sniffing the ground, especially sniffing in circular patterns.
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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