Cage Question !

[Snoop Doggie]

Just a quick question - "Im thinking of putting my new pup in a large doggie cage at night to sleep but am just wondering what you do about giving her access to water during the night"

WOuld she be ok each night without water or should I put a small bowl of water in the cage

Any advice please                    

[PennyB]

I'd say yes especially as the weather's been quite warm recently even at night. My cockers are also on dry complete food so water should be available at all times.                    

[Silver Surfer (indiesnan)]

Hi! Snoop doggie, yes they should always have water,
 
 even if it might be a bit messy.                    

[Snoop Doggie]

I thought water was required in the cage at night but then thought about the mess it could make...but I guess a quick clean up in the morning will do the job.

Do you find the water bowl does get kicked over during the night ? This sounds a stupid idea but wouldn't it be great if you could put a large water bottle on the side of the cage like you would a rabbit for night time drinking > heheeee                    

[Anonymous]

you can buy bowls that fix to the cage ..and bottles...but I have the bowls... hub international do them..                    

[Snoop Doggie]

Thanks for that....Ive found the website and its a great site.                    

[Karen]

I had each of my 2 in a crate at night until they were about 6 months old. I put a small bowl of water in the corner by the door and it got knocked over a couple of times but not usually. It really helps with house training and no chewing etc so I'd recommend it!                    

[Snoop Doggie]

did your 2 go in the 1 crate Or did you keep them seperated ?

I was wondering if you had 2 pups would they both be ok in the crate together at night or would seperating be the answer                    

[Gilly]

Hi Snoop

Are you getting 2 pups??

Gilly                    

[Snoop Doggie]

not 100% sure...we are defo getting this little cocker....another pup may be on its way into our household but its not sorted as yet....

it was just a question that entered my mind foir if we do.                    

[Gilly]

Hiya Snoop,

The only reason i asked is....im putting off waiting for my second one until next year...due to taking advice from people on this board. I have heard and others can testify that major problems can start when getting 2 pups at the same time there is a FAQ on this subject in the FAQ section....

Gilly                    

[PennyB]

I met 2 cockers who had been brought home from the same litter as pups. Not a pretty sight. No matter how much socializing they had as pups they don't seem to like anyone but each other. They're now 2 1/2.

You have to work exceptionally hard and have endless time on your hands to train 2 littermates.

I'm finding it hard work at the moment with one that's 16 months old and the other 12 weeks old. While Ruby has bonded well with me she's gone back to being naughty (well if the little one can do it so can she—so she thinks).                    

[Karen]

My dogs are 4 and 2 so they were in seperately I don't know if I would want 2 at the same time! You'd have to get a massive crate!                    

[taliska]

we got a large cage for Taliksa - http://www.cages4pets.co.uk, we always give him a small bowl of water in the cage, hes only knocked it over a couple of times so I'd say def yes espec if on dry food.                    

[Snoop Doggie]

as I say its not 100% decided yet but if we do get another into the house it won't be from the same litter - nor would it be the same breed.....I don't know if that would make a difference....

due to circumstances we may be getting a 2nd pup in the near future but that 2nd pup wouldn't be mine.....just in the same household...

Im sure ive confused you all now...