how long can you leave a puppy in a crate
Here's a quick look at how long most puppies can handle being crated during the DAYTIME hours: 1  9 - 10 weeks old - 30 minutes. 2  11- 14 weeks old - 1 to 3 hours. 3  15 - 18 weeks old - 3 to 4 hours.  18 weeks plus - 4 to 6 hours (8 hours max if essential)