Update...It actually took 3 nights, and the puppy started sleeping through the night. The first couple of nights were really bad and then on the third night, he started only crying in the early morning. We have a night light in there with him and I would say within the week, he wasn't crying at all. I cannot put him on our bed because he likes to walk around and our bed is VERY high and I was afraid if I was sleeping and he decided to walk off the bed he could get very hurt. I didn't really want to leave him in a crate near my bed because I have two other dogs and I didn't want him to see them and then cry when they got up and started moving around. Also my children come into the room during the night and I knew that would disturb him too. For now things are going very good. He goes in there when I leave during the day and at night, and he has some quiet time. It is his time to sleep and he has food and water there that the other dogs can't get to. I think we have a busy house, and a little time to himself to sleep has to be good for a such a little puppy. Thanks for all of your advice and I am happy that he has gotten used to it, and is happy and resting peacefully when in there. |