[spiritwings1202]

I have a 10 week old female Yorkie and during the day when I can't watch her she is in an ex-pen with her pee pad bed and some toys food water. At night by my bed I have a crate that has her bed and food water. I cover her crate the sides and top with a blanket and I warm her bed before putting her in with a snuggle buddy or I throw her blanket in the dryer. I put her in and say good night. She has not whined except for the first night and that only lasted 3 min. She wakes me up twice to go in her ex-pen to pee and I always put her right to bed after she pees. I really think you have to start a routine and she or he will feel secure. I also have a lil heater on low by her bed bc we live in CT. I hope this helps you a little. Also try putting their favorite stuffed toy with them in bed! good luck~Joyce