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11-25-2008, 09:23 AM | #1 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: London, Ontario, Canada
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| Is it OK to let my puppy cry at night in her crate? Hi, Last night was my 4 month old yorkie, Piper's first time in a crate...we got her about 3 weeks ago and I've decided to crate her at night. She cried (very loudly) for about 25 mins in the room with me...so I put her in the spare room and she did the same thing for another 20 mins...then she stopped and I put her crate on the bed with me...is this oK to do? Should I let her cry so she gets used to the crate? And how long should I let her cry for? Our 2 year old male shorkie, Rocky, seems very concerned and wants to know why she is crying...what can I do about that? For the first night (last night) Rocky and my fiance slept in a separate room...from Piper and I because she was so loud! How will Rocky and Piper deal with different sleeping arrangements? Rocky always sleeps with us in the bed... Thanks |
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11-25-2008, 10:36 AM | #2 |
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| Well i'd be a little worried about the dynamic is creates between your dogs-they are not being treated fairly- so watch out for that. as for crying- VERY normal- i'd say after 3-4 nights she will stop- but make sure if she wakes you up crying that you take her out to pee- she is still very young to be holding in. I woudl keep her in the room with you at bed level so she can see you- dogs are pack animals and need to sleep with their "pack" |
11-25-2008, 10:43 AM | #3 |
YT 2000 Club Member | Im in the process of crate training my 9 week old puppy. Ive had him a 11 days and after the 5th day of his training he has settled down considerably. The first night I had him he was so sad and cried all night long, the 2nd night he was pretty pooped so the only time he cryed out was when he had to potty. The 3rd and 4th nights were insane. He would fall asleep by 9 and wake up by 2 or 3 in the morning and just scream, cry and howl for 4 hours nonstop. I tried everything and was ready to give up but I knew if I gave in I would regret it. On the 5th night I put him next to my bed in his crate and the only time he wakes up now is to go potty and he settles right back down. He spends a few hours a day in it on and off so he stays use to being in it. I keep his food, blankets and lots of toys so he doesnt get bored. Try putting your pup in there for a little while at a time during the day and dont give in to the whining cause the more you give in the longer they will cry the next time. He will eventually get use to it, it may take a few days to a few weeks. good luck!!
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11-25-2008, 11:04 AM | #4 |
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| Marcerella02 - thanks for the advice... I know that they have different sleeping arrangements...but it's only because she needs to be house broken and Rocky already is... How can I continue to crate train her without it causing problems with the dynamic? What if Rocky sleeps on the floor beside her? Would that make a difference? If neither of them is on the bed with us...will that seem fair to them? |
11-25-2008, 11:08 AM | #5 | |
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Just make sure she can see you when she is in her crate and i'm sure things will be smooth sailing in a few nights- Layla LOVES LOVES her crate- she is in it right now napping- All i have to say is - Layla do you want to have a nap and in she goes- i think crate training dogs is giving them a gift almost- a place that is JUST theirs that they can feel safe! Also i woudln't let your other dog in her crate - it is HER place.. if he wnats in- get him one too | |
11-25-2008, 11:33 AM | #6 |
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| It's absolutely normal for her to be crying like that. Depending on her, it may only last a few days but for others it may take some getting used to. I used to put Sasha in her crate at night and have her in another room. After awhile, I put the crate in my bedroom at night and that seemed to satisfy her a little bit better. Now that she's housebroken though, shes got my bed at night. |
11-25-2008, 12:02 PM | #7 |
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| Hi, I truely believe it's all about consistency! I have had GUCCI for about 3 weeks now and he is paper trained, doesn't go potty in his crate unless he's mad at me lol (working on that!) and doesn't cry at night unless he has to go potty then it's back night night for him with no fuss. Just make sure that you ignore her ( sleep her where she can see you but ignore the cries ) and let her fall asleep .. if she wakes you up at night get her out to go potty right away and put her right back in and maybe say the phrase night night so that she gets used to knowing that it's that time now. She may wake you up 3-4 x's but you gotta get up or she won't learn. My apologies I keep getting off topic, YES it's ok to let her cry if you are training her and it's her first few nights in the crate and nothing is wrong with her.. I was worried about this as well but it passes as long as you are consistent with her. Hope that helps! |
11-26-2008, 07:37 AM | #8 |
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| I would keep the 2 of them in separate rooms with a door shut between them. Or if they like to snuggle up and sleep together you could put them both in the create but you have to make sure they like each other enough! I would at least put a puppy safe stuffed animal in the create as a snuggle buddy. The crying will stop. The puppy will get used to being alone at night. |
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