Yes, we begin crate training our puppies at around five weeks. Even before this point, however, puppies have already been familiarized with their moms’ crates. Our puppies are introduced to their crates for naps, but are not fully crate trained since most puppies are not developmentally ready for full (overnight) crate training until 7 or 8 weeks, which is when they are already going home to you!

Additional weeks of crate training and potty training may be available by special request for an additional fee, but please note that our abilities to fulfill these requests may vary based on our schedule.

Our goal is for your puppy to see their crate as their “den” and to be comfortable with being in their crates before they start their new lives with their forever families. We find that beginning crate training here makes our pups’ transition to their new homes much easier on them and on their new families. We’ve received feedback from many families who truly appreciate their pup’s familiarity with the crate. This jumpstarts their puppy’s ability to follow a nighttime routine within a few days of arriving home.