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07-03-2005, 06:10 AM | #1 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jun 2005
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| rough night! I'm having real trouble with my girl sleeping through the night. Last night was the worst with all out screaming barking that started at 2 am. I am in month 3 with of adopting her at 6 months old. She is now 9 months. I have tried her in my bedroom, just outside the bedroom with the door open, and now she is in her crate in the farthest bedroom because she will wake up in the middle of the night barking no matter where she sleeps. My husband and I became exhausted from lack of sleep and decided the farthest bedroom is where she has to go. Early on I would take her out to pee at 2 am but we haven't done this for over 2 months - and she makes it through the night without any accidents. Where ever I move her she will be quiet for 3-4 nights then the barkng starts in. Right now my thinking is to continue to ignore this and hopefully it will go away - but I never expected it to take this long. Any suggestions? More info is that she is not housetrained and she is on a strict potty schedule where I take her out to pee, she gets 20 minutes *supervised* free time in the house, then she is either onleash with me or in her crate. I'm thinking because of this housetraining schedule she isn't getting enough exercise. I'm not willing just leave her outside unsupervised as it would not be safe (besides the fact that she eats her poop and I don't want this happening either). Any suggestions or help woud be appreciated! |
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07-03-2005, 08:32 AM | #2 |
A Yorkie Touched My Heart Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: "soon to be" MO
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| Just a Thought You mentioned you did have your your yorkie in your room.... Thats where we have Sophie...she cried those first nights off and on...and if you are right near and speak to her... I would put my fingers in the front and Sophie would lick them..and settle back... Sounds like your puppy is lonesome and needs to feel connected to you. And maybe the barking is also wanting to go out at 2 a.m. like you used to do~ (just a thought) I put Sophie in her jammies..she knows its bedtime...like everything else..we have a little routine...nothing changes..always the same...she seems to like that. I'd do something and stick with it and not move her from room to room... You may need to start all over and let her back by your bedroom...only a few days consistant..and she will develop the routine...(promise~) Good luck to you...oh..and make her crate as comfy as you can.... Sophie has a nylabone, stuffed animal, fleece bed, and blanket to cuddle with...she kind of likes settling down for the night. Let us know how things are going....
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07-03-2005, 09:45 AM | #3 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Louisiana
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| I just my new baby and had the same problem the first couple of nights. When I talked to JPop's groomer about it, she suggested that I put a "ticking" clock in a sock and put a fuzzy stuffed animal in the crate with him; makes him think he's with his litter mates. Worked like a charm!! We still get up at night to potty, but very little crying now. By the way, I was so worried about JPop getting along with the little one, but they have really bonded well and I think will be best buds. |
07-03-2005, 11:09 AM | #4 |
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| I wonder if you are correct about needing to get more exercise. Is there any way you can gate off the kitchen or a large area (without carpet) and let her run and go crazy with her toys....until she drops? These pups sure have a lot of energy don't they? My little one (3 months) gets free run in safe areas about 3 or 4 times a day. She sleeps through the night most nights...or at least she doesn't wake me. She isn't potty trained though, she sleeps in her ex pen with wee pads in my room. I will start the crate training after I am sure she is eating enough. Taking this one week (day) at a time and only had her one week. I am sure there will be some crying during the crate training for us too. good luck. |
07-03-2005, 12:16 PM | #5 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jun 2005
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| I'll probably give the bedroom another try but I think this is different from new tiny puppies that really need to hear your voice or touch for reassurance. She is 9 months old and will sleep through about 50% of her nights. Talking and reassuring didn't help when she was in our bedroom and I'm concerned this actually reinforces the barking behavior - this is not puppy whining or light barking either. I would call this demand barking - "let me out" - LOUD. I do think exercise is what I need to increase - she has huge energy. I will try the kitchen idea, so thanks Shelbysmom - I have hardwood floors and though I don't want her peeing anywhere in the house at least they are easy to clean and hopefully won't have a long term smell as carpet does (by doggy standards, that is). I looked into treadmills from another post but they are around $1200! That experiment is too pricey for me. Off to take another nap - I'm really pooped and worn down right now .... |
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