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Originally Posted by horsnaround  mine tried this for awhile I would hear them get up and i would say go back to bed. And did not let them jump down. They would lay down and go back to sleep. Try to catch him before he jumps down. It worked well for me they would settle back in and sleep till morning.
this worked for me good luck |
Cooper sleeps at the very end of my bed, literally with his head hanging almost on the steps. It's less than 5 seconds for him to stretch and get on the floor. That, plus he doesn't listen.
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Originally Posted by Maximo I have a similar problem with Teddy. He has such a fast digestive system and I can't seem to adjust his internal clock, so he has do "big business" at 11 pm and no later than 6:30 am. Often, it's earlier. My critical REM-sleep is always interrupted.
I would always respond to Cooper's request to go out because he is demonstrating that his need is legitimate. Not sure what to suggest for changing his inner clock because it sounds like you are doing everything right with exercise and feeding. I wouldn't withhold water, especially because of Cooper's previous licking problem. |
He's demonstrating that his need is legitimate but he's really good at getting what he wants. I just don't think he sleeps well and needs to get up and may as well go potty too.
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Originally Posted by AlicetheYorkie Ya, if he's never been in a crate that probably won't work, he'd probably bark and keep you up anyway lol. How do you feel about putting a pee pad down for him only at night? The only thing I'd think MAY be an issue there is would he "go" in that spot during the day when the pad's not there? but idk, maybe not  .
That is a toughy if you can't use a crate. I'd do anything to make sure my sleep wasn't interupted lol, I am NOT a happy camper the next day when that happens lol. |
a pee pad LOL. You are a funny one
