When introduced positively, crate training helps many puppies feel safe, settle more easily and develop healthy routines. A crate isn't about confinement. It's about giving your puppy a space that belongs to them, where they can rest without constant stimulation.

That's why trainers often recommend introducing a crate from the day your puppy comes home.

The right crate depends on your puppy's expected adult size, not just how big they are today.

A crate should be large enough for your puppy to stand, turn around and lie comfortably, without being so large that one end becomes a toilet area.

Our Teddy crate includes a removable divider, allowing you to adjust the space as your puppy grows instead of buying multiple crates.

Many puppies sleep better in a crate because it provides a familiar, enclosed space that feels secure.

During the first few weeks, placing the crate beside your bed can help your puppy settle while they adjust to their new home.

As they become more confident, many families gradually move the crate to its permanent position.

Young puppies need regular toilet breaks, exercise and interaction, so crate time should always be balanced with plenty of time outside the crate.

As a general guide, very young puppies can usually only hold their bladder for a few hours during the day.

The crate should never replace exercise, enrichment or companionship. Instead, it gives your puppy a place to rest between adventures.

Dogs naturally seek enclosed spaces when they rest.

Reducing visual stimulation can help some puppies relax more easily, particularly if they're easily distracted or adjusting to a busy household.

Many owners choose to partially cover the crate, while others use our Busta furniture-style crate cover to create a softer, more den-like space.

Most wire crates are designed to be practical.

Teddy is designed to be lived with.

It combines the function trainers recommend with furniture-grade materials, thoughtful ventilation, removable chew protection, sliding acrylic doors and a design that feels like it belongs in your home.

For many families, that means the crate stays in use long after puppyhood.

Chewing is a normal part of puppy development.

That's why Teddy offers removable acrylic chew guards to help protect the timber while your puppy learns appropriate chewing habits.

Combined with appropriate enrichment, they provide extra reassurance during the teething stage.

Look for bedding that is supportive, washable and comfortable enough that your puppy chooses to rest there.

Our Peppa orthopaedic mat was designed specifically to fit Teddy and includes a waterproof liner and machine washable furniture-grade covers, making everyday accidents much easier to manage.

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Teddy is designed as a piece of furniture you'll want to keep for years, not just through puppyhood.

With the divider removed, it becomes your dog's everyday place to rest, relax and retreat whenever they need quiet time.

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Safety comes down to thoughtful design rather than the material itself.

Teddy includes rounded edges, generous ventilation, secure acrylic doors and optional chew protection, giving puppies the benefits of a sturdy, furniture-grade crate while maintaining visibility and airflow.

We believe it should.

Your puppy's crate often becomes one of the most-used pieces of furniture in your home.

That's why Teddy was designed to complement modern interiors with premium timber finishes instead of looking like temporary pet equipment.

Many professional trainers recommend crate training as part of raising a confident, well-adjusted puppy.

The Paws Room also works alongside experienced trainers who share practical crate training advice and use Teddy as part of helping puppies settle successfully into family life.

The best approach is to make the crate a place your puppy wants to choose.

Feed meals nearby, offer treats, include favourite toys and provide a soft, comfortable bed.

Allow your puppy to explore at their own pace and build positive experiences rather than forcing them inside.

Over time, most puppies begin treating the crate as their own bedroom.

Because raising a puppy isn't just about buying a crate.

It's about creating a space where they can feel safe from day one while still fitting beautifully into your home.

Every product we create is designed to help dogs belong in the home, not be hidden away from it.