I don't mean to sound rude, but those of you that are suggesting that the puppy would be better off in a rescue have mentioned "How would you like it if they locked you up after drinking a gallon of milk". I think that suggests that you are comparing the puppy to an adult human. Even if that were the case, we sleep for six hours, and I don't know about other people but I don't wake up to go to the restroom. I also don't let my 4 year old walk around at night when we are sleeping because he is full of energy so why would I let the puppy walk around at night. Most of the books that I've read suggest that crate training is essential for housebreaking. Holly is allowed to come out of her crate twice during the night to relieve herself plus she sleeps the whole time. She doesn't cry (never did in fact), she doesn't wiggle around in her crate, and as far as our baby camera shows, she only picks up her little head when one of us moves or gets up off the bed.
Zoe123, I think you are doing great. Let me ask you something? When the puppy sleeps with you at night, does she sleep the whole time? Or does she run around with a lot of energy? |