Sometimes the most loving thing you can do for both of you is say "Hush" and go back to sleep. Dogs get used to certain behavior, just like people. With Bizzy Bee, she was so social that she wanted to get up many times a night. I finally realized that she didn't really need to go out, but just wanted to socialize -- in the middle of the night! So I started saying "Hush", and not getting up, and now we have a peacefully quiet night -- until 7:00 a.m. which is her absolute latest sleep in.
I am sooo sympathetic -- good luck.
Katelin |