In the first few nights at home, it can be very helpful to have your puppy’s crate next to your bed. Your puppy has just left their mother and littermates, so sleeping alone in a new environment can feel stressful and unfamiliar. Keeping the crate close to you for the first 5–7 nights can help your puppy feel safer, settle more easily, and allows you to quickly respond if they wake and need to toilet overnight.
The crate should be introduced as a calm, safe sleeping space where your puppy can fully rest. After the first week, once your puppy is beginning to settle into their new routine and feels comfortable in the crate, you can start gradually moving the crate to the location where you would like it to be long term. This gradual transition helps your puppy build confidence resting independently while maintaining the crate as a positive and secure place for sleep.
