Crates in my opinion are the safest and best way to train pups at night. All the pups I have had and this includes the ones growing up cried for awhile for about the first week then they got more used to it. I'm a fan of taking them potty before bed then putting then in the crate in your bedroom where they can see you. After they go to sleep if they wake up and start crying I take them potty and then put them back to bed. If you take them out of the crate when they cry to play or cuddle they will think crying will get them out of the crate. I know it sounds harsh but it really is safer for them to not be running the room and possibly getting into things that could seriously hurt them. I also found that there is a thing called a snuggle puppy that has a heart beat and it helps pups at night.
__________________  Taylor  My babies Joey, Penny , Ollie & Dixie   Callie Mae, you will forever be in my heart! |