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There’s no rule that says you must crate train dogs at night (or otherwise) if they’re perfectly happy having free rein of the house, but some dogs feel more secure sleeping in a crate at night.

Puppies are inquisitive and energetic, and might get into trouble when left alone, so crate training is an essential step when you bring one home for the first time. If you're on the fence about using ...