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lmurano2004 · 09-10-2007, 07:33 AM

Hey everyone,
My little Rico is about 3 months now. I understand that he is just a puppy and that I can't expect too much out of the little guy... But he always wakes up in the middle of the night, wanting to play! If I put him back in his crate where he sleeps, he just barks and cries until I let him out. If I let him out and onto my bed, he jumps on my face and wants to play. Does anyone know any tricks to getting a puppy back to sleep at night?
Also, my little guy bites.I know that he is teething, but I don't want him to make it a habit. I tell him "no" in a deep voice, and he doesn't care. I smack him gently on the nose or butt, and it doesn't phase him. Are there any tricks to get him to stop bitting? I don't want him to continue this behavior when he gets older.
Thanks a lot!
Lisa

paddys mom · 09-10-2007, 07:46 AM

I know its really heartbreaking to hear them cry and whine but what you really should do is NOT take him out of the crate when he cres. If you do that he will learn that when he cries you will let him out and play with him. He needs to learn that that strategy will not work. It may take time...he will be louder to get his way. But you should be strong and ignore him until he realizes that night time is sleep time and not play time whether he likes it or not.

paddys mom · 09-10-2007, 07:47 AM

oh yea ...i forgot something.
Make sure his crate is right by your bed. When my little guy would whine I'd just put my fingers in his cage and whisper to him so he would know I was still there. He was pretty good about quieting down that way. Puppies can cause a lot of sleepless nights but they are soooo worth it lol.

lmurano2004 · 09-13-2007, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by paddys mom

oh yea ...i forgot something.
Make sure his crate is right by your bed. When my little guy would whine I'd just put my fingers in his cage and whisper to him so he would know I was still there. He was pretty good about quieting down that way. Puppies can cause a lot of sleepless nights but they are soooo worth it lol.

Thanks for the advice. He barks so much though, and it kills me to hear him whine. He is fine some nights. I hope I haven't sspoiled him too much too soon!

Sunnie · 09-13-2007, 06:43 PM

One thing I found that helps is to cover the crate. When my babies go down for the night I always cover the crate. If they can see me or see any movement in the room, they want out.

As for the biting, we still have a little bit of a problem with Beamer biting. Mostly his biting is really from excitement. He kisses, then nibbles, then kisses, then nibbles. I aslways tell him, NO BITES! Just saying NO can be confusing because NO is used for so many different things. If Beamer gets too out of hand with biting, he gets a time out in a room by himself. (NOT his crate because I don't want him to associate the crate with punishment. Smacking a puppy or a dog is not good because it teaches them to strike out. (IMO) I have placed my hand around his muzzle before when he bites and that gets his attention as well, but still putting him in a seperate room for a time out has worked best of all.
Sonya

sassytooyou · 09-13-2007, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by lmurano2004

Thanks for the advice. He barks so much though, and it kills me to hear him whine. He is fine some nights. I hope I haven't sspoiled him too much too soon!

there is hope we all have done it. does he have a night time toy. something he only gets at night with his blanky. read the old threads on biting. great info if you go back on search.. dont you just love babys

with a face like that you are in for trouble.how could you not take him out. he looks like he just want to be kissed

For My Coby · 09-13-2007, 08:13 PM

You've already got a few suggestions for how we handled/handle that. Coby's kennel is right by the bed, so I can reach down easily. We also cover the crate. That has worked for both my yorkies. If I cover it, they're like bird with covered cages - they quiet down immediately (it also keeps them asleep a little later in the morning).

And when they're little, the tough part is learning to determine whether they are crying to potty or just to play. If they're not having to potty, you just can't let them out. Otherwise, they are training YOU.

Get some ear plugs, and it will be over before you know it!

JPop & Taz 2 · 09-14-2007, 01:09 PM

Something I did when my were babies, I put a "ticking" clock wrapped in a sock under their bedding. Also put in a stuffed toy. The clock was like a heartbeat, to remind them of mom or siblings. Make sure there a plenty blankies so he doesn't get cold. Good luck!

09-10-2007, 07:33 AM	#1
lmurano2004 Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: orlando, florida Posts: 23	Middle of the night and discipline Hey everyone, My little Rico is about 3 months now. I understand that he is just a puppy and that I can't expect too much out of the little guy... But he always wakes up in the middle of the night, wanting to play! If I put him back in his crate where he sleeps, he just barks and cries until I let him out. If I let him out and onto my bed, he jumps on my face and wants to play. Does anyone know any tricks to getting a puppy back to sleep at night? Also, my little guy bites.I know that he is teething, but I don't want him to make it a habit. I tell him "no" in a deep voice, and he doesn't care. I smack him gently on the nose or butt, and it doesn't phase him. Are there any tricks to get him to stop bitting? I don't want him to continue this behavior when he gets older. Thanks a lot! Lisa

09-13-2007, 06:43 PM	#5
Sunnie Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: So. California Posts: 2,767	One thing I found that helps is to cover the crate. When my babies go down for the night I always cover the crate. If they can see me or see any movement in the room, they want out. As for the biting, we still have a little bit of a problem with Beamer biting. Mostly his biting is really from excitement. He kisses, then nibbles, then kisses, then nibbles. I aslways tell him, NO BITES! Just saying NO can be confusing because NO is used for so many different things. If Beamer gets too out of hand with biting, he gets a time out in a room by himself. (NOT his crate because I don't want him to associate the crate with punishment. Smacking a puppy or a dog is not good because it teaches them to strike out. (IMO) I have placed my hand around his muzzle before when he bites and that gets his attention as well, but still putting him in a seperate room for a time out has worked best of all. Sonya __________________ Sonya, Owned by Ladybug, Tilly, Sunnie, Sunshine, Beamer, and Rainbow

09-13-2007, 08:13 PM	#7
For My Coby Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,124	You've already got a few suggestions for how we handled/handle that. Coby's kennel is right by the bed, so I can reach down easily. We also cover the crate. That has worked for both my yorkies. If I cover it, they're like bird with covered cages - they quiet down immediately (it also keeps them asleep a little later in the morning). And when they're little, the tough part is learning to determine whether they are crying to potty or just to play. If they're not having to potty, you just can't let them out. Otherwise, they are training YOU. Get some ear plugs, and it will be over before you know it! __________________ Diane, and my boys ..... Coby and Reggie !! Striving to be a YTPP - a YT Positive Poster! Member: Little Gentlemen's Club A Society of Boys with Uncompromising Good Taste

09-14-2007, 01:09 PM	#8
JPop & Taz 2 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: LA Posts: 626	Something I did when my were babies, I put a "ticking" clock wrapped in a sock under their bedding. Also put in a stuffed toy. The clock was like a heartbeat, to remind them of mom or siblings. Make sure there a plenty blankies so he doesn't get cold. Good luck! __________________ Linda, owned by JPop, Taz, TJ, Halo, and my "Lil Deuce Coupe"

09-10-2007, 07:46 AM	#2
paddys mom Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: nyc Posts: 123	I know its really heartbreaking to hear them cry and whine but what you really should do is NOT take him out of the crate when he cres. If you do that he will learn that when he cries you will let him out and play with him. He needs to learn that that strategy will not work. It may take time...he will be louder to get his way. But you should be strong and ignore him until he realizes that night time is sleep time and not play time whether he likes it or not.

09-10-2007, 07:47 AM	#3
paddys mom Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: nyc Posts: 123	oh yea ...i forgot something. Make sure his crate is right by your bed. When my little guy would whine I'd just put my fingers in his cage and whisper to him so he would know I was still there. He was pretty good about quieting down that way. Puppies can cause a lot of sleepless nights but they are soooo worth it lol.