What is the puppy 1/2 rule?
Eli Jenkins
2025-06-24 09:40:06
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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.
Carson Will
2025-06-24 05:15:02
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I've heard about 1hr active time to 2 hrs crate time. I let my puppy play for 30 mins bc anything beyond that, he gets overtired. I don't really know what to do w/ the rest of the time, potty takes just a few mins, if the hour falls during a meal time, he eats in 5 mins. I di training sessions, but he can really only concentrate for 5-10 mins. So what can I do to fill the time outside of play.