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How big should a dog's crate be, per UC Davis?

Big enough to stand up and turn around freely.

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  1. As big as a closet so he can roam
  2. Tight enough that he cannot turn around
  3. Big enough to stand up and turn around freely ✔

Why: A crate that is too big lets a puppy use one corner as a bathroom. For a growing puppy, block off the back of a bigger crate for now.

Huh, didn't know that: UC Davis says puppies need frequent bathroom breaks and cannot be expected to hold it overnight or all workday.

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Answer: Big enough to stand up and turn around freely. A crate that is too big lets a puppy use one corner as a bathroom. For a growing puppy, block off the back of a bigger crate for now.

  1. UC Davis Veterinary Medicine, Crate Training Your Puppy healthtopics.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/health-topics/canine/crate-training-your-puppy
    Your dog should be able to stand up and turn around freely in his crate
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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