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How to get a pup to calm down for night time or nap? Is there any other tips I should implore to get him to feel more secure and safe while being put in his playpen. He is just 14 weeks old and when I have to go to class for an hour he yips awful and it breaks my heart to leave him. We go for a little potty walk before leaving so I know he has done his business then he goes up after receiving praise for potting outside along with a treat. Also, his pen is put in a corner of my room and made it as den like as possible. I put his carrier in there with the door open and a shirt of mine (For the scent) and sometimes he is good, sometimes he is awful. Any advice on what I can do to help him through this crate training stage? I rather not see him bark bark bark while I am going and upset my other tenants in my complex. =/ Thanks |
I got Riley a Snuggle Puppie. There is a heartbeat unit with batteries and an on/off switch, that has a Real Feel heartbeat. He cuddles right up with it. I got mine at www.sitstay.com. Definitely order extra batteries. Good luck! :) |
I have always heard that you need to "practice" leaving him. Get your keys and bag, saye bye, and I'll be back (make "I'll be back" a key phrase when leaving). Leave for five minutes and then come back. Don't make a big deal of leaving or returning. Wait a few minutes before you go greet him upon your return. Then later leave for 10 minutes and keep upping your time of absence by five minutes or so. He should learn very quickly that you will be returning home and that you are not leaving him forever. Do you leave the tv on for him when you are gone? I have always left the tv on when I leave so they don't hear noises outside and get scared. I always opt for a news channel, so that there are no unusual sounds - just mostly talking. Some people leave animal planet on for their puppies!:) You could leave a radio on, too, if you wanted. I hope this helps you. I know how you feel when you have to leave him. Heck! I have always felt that way. I never get past feeling bad!:) |
Excuse me. I suppose you don't carry a handbag, but perhaps a book bag.:D |
Hehe well he actually did go with me on Friday to class =P |
I suggest some exciting playtime before you leave.... that way he will be ready for a rest. Also the "heartbeat" bear is a great option.... or a t-shirt that you have worn (your scent on it) may be a comforting snuggle blanket. |
A nice long walk before you need to leave will help in two ways: the puppy will go pee and/or poop, and he'll be tired. All of which will make him much more likely to curl up and nap. If walking outside doesn't feel practical, then some training time or play time works, too - but make sure the puppy pees before going into his crate or xpen. The suggestion of one of your t-shirts is excellent. Dante's favorite place upstairs, until I get into bed, is to curl up in my dirty clothes basket. It smells like me! |
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