Puppy Academy
Guides From Real 3 a.m. Questions
No fluff, no fear-mongering — just practical answers about sleep, warmth, and care, written by people who've been nose-to-nose with a crying puppy.
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Do you close crate door at night?
Closing the Crate Door at Night: The Benefits and Considerations for Your Dog's Sleeping Routine Introduction: One common question among...
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Should I Cover My Dog Crate with a Blanket at Night?
Should I cover my dog crate with a blanket at night? Yes, for most dogs, covering the crate can help create...
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Can foam dog beds be washed in the washing machine?
As a dog owner, you want the best for your furry friend. You've invested in a comfortable foam dog bed...
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crates · night cries · cold nights
Because a puppy who sleeps through the night has parents who do too.
01. Do you close crate door at night?
The decision framework, by age and temperament
02. Should I Cover My Dog Crate with a Blanket at Night?
When covers help, when they trap heat — and the warmer way
03. Is 12 Hours Too long to Create a Dog at Night?
Time limits, comfort signals, and kinder alternatives
04. Should the Crate Be in the Bedroom or Living Room?
Proximity vs. independence — what settles puppies faster
05. Where Should My Puppy Sleep — Crate or Dog Bed?
The first-night decision, made simple
06. Why Is My Dog Shaking in Bed?
Cold, dreams, or something else — how to tell the difference
07. Why Does My Dog Sleep in My Bed Without Me?
The sweet science of your-scent-but-not-you
Clean & Care
washing · fleas · fresh-smelling homes
The unglamorous truth: most "washable" beds aren't. Here's what to do about it.
01. Can Foam Dog Beds Be Washed in the Washing Machine?
The answer most brands hope you don't find
02. How to Wash a Dog Bed (the Right Way)
Temperature, cycle, drying — the complete method
03. How to Wash a Waterproof Dog Bed
Without wrecking the waterproof layer
04. Will Washing My Dog's Bed Kill Fleas?
Heat, detergent, and the eggs that survive both
05. How to Get Fleas Out of a Dog Bed
A 48-hour reset for the whole sleep corner
06. Can a Dog With Fleas Sleep in My Bed?
Honest epidemiology for devoted co-sleepers
07. Tips for Maintaining Waterproof Dog Beds
Make the coating last years, not months
08. How to Wash a Casper Dog Bed
Brand-specific steps — and a no-cover-needed alternative
New Puppy 101
first weeks · bed manners · little accidents
Everything we wish someone had told us before night one.
01. Why Did My Dog Poop on My Bed?
MO The real message behind the mess (it's not spite)
02. Why Do Dogs Dig in Bed?
Nesting instinct explained — and when to worry
03. Why Do Dogs Scratch Their Beds?
From wolf ancestors to your new sofa bed
04. How to Get Your Dog to Sleep in Their Own Bed
Gentle persistence, in seven nights or fewer
05. When Can My Puppy Start Sleeping in My Bed?
Age, training, and honest trade-offs
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