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Originally Posted by Florabug  I am having a problem with crating our new pup at night as well. He usually whines for a couple of minutes then goes to sleep, but is up at 3 and 4 am wanting to go poop and potty. I take him out, but then he doesnt want to go back to sleep. As soon as I get back to sleep, he starts whining again. I am totally exhausted  ... He absolutely HATES to be in his crate or to be in any sort of confinment. He is 5 months old now. I have tried placing him back in the bed with me, but he is soo restless and keeps me awake. Plus, i dont want him thinking that he can just get in the bed if he whines. I want him potty trained first.
Frustrated and exhausted mommy  |
Sounds totally normal! I'd say after you let the pup out for potty put him right back in his crate (NO PLAYTIME!) and when he whines tell him "NO!" very firmly. When Blazer would try that I would tap the top of his crate when I said, "No whining!" He sleeps through the night now, he has for months, but I do remember those first few nights. Just like having a new baby at home. It does get better, I PROMISE! Just stay consistant!