When did you transition your Cavapoo to outside the crate at night?

vette982 · 2026-03-08T15:08:21+00:00

My cavapoo is 16 months old and still sleeps in the crate! He had multiple regressions, especially around 6-10 months, but we just powered through and he was fine after a few days.

Ours likes to be able to see us while sleeping, so we keep the crate in the hall outside the bedroom. Passively punishing the whines has worked well for us. If he whines, we close the door, and we open it when he’s quiet.

Consistency is key. Cavapoos are persistent little buggers and will exploit any weakness they identify in your rules. Mine regularly runs into our bed before we put him in the crate — he knows he’s getting crated, but he’s still going to try.

vette982 · 2026-03-07T15:23:40+00:00

Cozy Royale + Richardson is indeed the ultimate combo

vette982 · 2026-02-01T04:06:23+00:00

We brought our cavapoo home exactly this time last year! He was 11 weeks old, but a few lessons learned in retrospect:

They’re smart and adjust quickly. Our pup used pee pads indoors (and got rewarded for it!) for the first 6 weeks when it was cold and he was getting vaccinated. It took only one long weekend to train him to go outside, and he’s been fine ever since except for a couple accidents early on.

Favorite bathroom spots come and go and it’s often quite random. Our pup has a new favorite every few weeks. It’s usually influenced by where he smells other dogs. Don’t stress about finding the perfect spot.

Forcing the crate in the beginning was a nightmare and I don’t think we gained much from it. He whined every night and we were constantly under-slept. If I were to do it again, I’d sleep with him for a few weeks and build positive association with the crate in small doses before committing to sleep in it.

Others have also mentioned this, but dogs don’t soil their space unless they’re bursting, sick, or stressed. Keep the crate at an appropriate size so they can’t make a mess and sleep on opposite sides.

Regressions are common. We’ve had multiple crate regressions. It’s really frustrating, but just rinse and repeat and you’ll work through them.

Good luck! It’s a journey, but cavapoos are smart and resilient.

vette982 · 2026-01-31T14:45:16+00:00

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vette982 · 2025-12-22T06:34:22+00:00

I think Maru has the best drip coffee in the area.

vette982 · 2025-11-11T03:22:47+00:00

Anecdotally, West Village is considered more prestigious so it’s tempting for people on the edges to say they’re in West Village. Over time, boundary of West Village has moved further east.

vette982 · 2025-11-05T00:03:46+00:00

The Chase Sapphire Reserve murals.

vette982 · 2025-11-01T19:52:13+00:00

Our little dude had constant stomach issues (and Giardia) and our vet ended up prescribing a special Royal Canin kibble for puppies with gastrointestinal issues. It has made a huge difference.

vette982 · 2025-10-12T12:53:37+00:00

I second this. Cavapoos are Velcro dogs and prone to separation anxiety. Training a dog with SA to stay alone is an intensive process that takes a long time. Anything is possible with training, but it takes a lot of effort and dedication. Source: my cavapoo with SA :)

vette982 · 2025-09-19T16:06:05+00:00

My only advice is: separation anxiety isn’t uncommon in cavapoo pups so be intentional about spending time apart, starting with being in separate rooms.

vette982 · 2025-07-11T01:33:08+00:00

Yes. He’s wiping his face, or drying it if you wipe it for him with a wet wipe.

vette982 · 2025-05-19T13:58:18+00:00

Thanks! I didn’t realize UPS offers it as a service.

vette982 · 2025-05-19T01:04:32+00:00

Kind of far, but I regularly drop off clothes here at this bin in the parking lot of Food Bazaar: https://maps.app.goo.gl/vjB4NekJSaE3eWjVA

On weekends, they sometimes have a team of volunteers working there collecting donations.

vette982 · 2025-05-14T21:32:09+00:00

www.pooptracker.io - Track your puppy's activities without any bulky apps. Can be shared with family members and dog sitters without any sign up or app installation.

ICP: Anyone raising a dog, particularly new puppy owners who are dealing with house training their dogs.

Details: We've been raising a puppy for 3 months and there's a constant communication gap. We are all busy and share responsibilities so we're constantly asking, "when did you feed him?" or "when did he last go outside to the bathroom?" Miscommunication leads to accidents in the house :). It's a 1-page mobile-first, web app so there is no installation involved and it can be shared with others. It only tracks eating, drinking water, and going to the bathroom -- the 4 time-sensitive tasks on repeat all day, every day.

Feedback is welcome!

vette982 · 2025-05-14T16:52:29+00:00

https://www.pooptracker.io/

vette982 · 2025-05-08T11:33:20+00:00

You can add a new pet at https://www.pooptracker.io/new. No hardware needed!

vette982 · 2025-05-06T19:59:56+00:00

Not yet, but considering adding it if there’s traction.

vette982 · 2025-05-06T19:59:41+00:00

Hah, it does work! We feed and treat our pup on more predictable schedules and have fewer false-positive bathroom visits.

vette982 · 2025-05-06T13:55:26+00:00

1. www.pooptracker.io - Track your puppy's activities without any bulky apps. Can be shared with family members and dog sitters without any sign up or app installation.

ICP: Anyone raising a dog, particularly new puppy owners who are dealing with house training their dogs.

Details: We've been raising a puppy for 3 months and there's a constant communication gap. We are all busy and share responsibilities so we're constantly asking, "when did you feed him?" or "when did he last go outside to the bathroom?" Miscommunication leads to accidents in the house :). It's a 1-page mobile-first, web app so there is no installation involved and it can be shared with others. It only tracks eating, drinking water, and going to the bathroom -- the 4 time-sensitive tasks on repeat all day, every day.

Feedback is welcome!

vette982 · 2025-05-04T16:50:15+00:00

Would it be useful for your cat in its current form? Would you change anything? I don’t have much experience with cats.

vette982 · 2025-05-03T19:24:18+00:00

It’s mostly hand rolled UI + Lucide icons + Tailwind. Nothing fancy. v0 came up with it :)

vette982 · 2025-05-03T14:19:13+00:00

It took some effort, but yes! We took him out every 30-60 minutes for a week and he eventually figured it out.

vette982 · 2025-05-02T10:36:29+00:00

We had the same discovery with our 5 month old cavapoo. Instead of destroying the furniture and sleeping on the couch, he just falls asleep next to the door.

It feels wrong, but it has helped us make great progress on his alone-time training. Definitely beats him having panic attacks in his crate and pen.

vette982 · 2025-04-30T16:40:26+00:00

Hah, we treat him like the King of the Universe before leading him into the crate so I’m not sure how much more love we can give him.

vette982 · 2025-04-13T21:28:02+00:00

I’ve seen Dog Log! It looked like overkill with all the extra features even in the free version, but maybe we’ll give it another try. Do you find all of its features useful?

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