sleepless nights
 

hi, we have a thirteen year old puppy and have had her home for two weeks now. she is a delight to have but our major problem is night time. she constanly barks and cries. she is kept in a spacious crate with a blanket bed and cushion. she is under the stairs away from draughts so she is warm and can hear everything that goes on upstairs. we have ignored this behaviour but are approaching breaking point.

any tips or advice?

thanks in advance

Did you mean 13 week old? Have you tried moving the kennel closer to you at nights? I raise my pups with those Dex Baby Heartbeat Bears and that really helps. As for my Yorkies, I let them sleep with me and I never have that problem, but I know that's a personal thing and maybe not right for you.

sorry yes it is thirteen weeks old. we didnt really want to get into the habit of letting her sleep upstairs as mom wont let her!! thanks anyway. do you think there is still time to use the dexter?

I think the Dex would help - it's a nice soothing rhythmic sound. It's the same principle as using an old winding clock that makes a ticking sound, but believe it or not these are harder to find and more expensive. I buy mine my Dex bears used off of ebay and can usually get them for around $10.00. Since you just hang them on the baby's crib they come in new condition. I think they are about $25 new.

thanks for that ill give it a try anything else that would or could help?

Dogs are a pack animal... and she is probably very upset to now be sleeping alone.. but since you can't have her upstairs with you (try telling your mom it will stop the crying :p) maybe give her less space in her crate. she could be overwhelmed with the space and try putting in a small stuffed toy for "company". Also keep in mind she might have to pee. My pup is 6 months and we still get up a few times during the night to go out. Try taking her out.. don't talk or praise her.. go out.. and put hre back in.. but i bet you she is just lonely.

We had exactly the same problem with our dog. We tried to get her to sleep in her crate in the living room, right next to the sofa. We live in a small flat so that isn't far from the bedroom at all. But she just wouldn't stop crying! After two sleepless weeks we moved her crate to our bedroom and she's been sleeping quietly ever since :)

Both of mine sleep in an expen on the floor of my bedroom - right by me, where they can see me. I've done this from day one and have never had any problems with either of them going right to sleep and not bothering anyone through the night. Like marcerella02 said, she's probably lonely. Two weeks may seem like a long time to you, but she's still adjusting to her new environment and being the only puppy now rather than surrounded by her littermates. What happens when you put her in her crate? Does she whine as soon as you put her in? Or does she start to whine after you have left sight? Have you crate trained her or did you just put her in there one night and left her for the night? Do you take her out to pee in the evening? Puppies that young can't hold it and when they gotta go, they gotta go! What about putting her in the crate and sitting outside of the crate for a few minutes so she can still see you.... Just don't 'soothe' and baby her when she does whine - this will reinforce the behavior! I don't know what else to tell you other than trying that Dex thing that someone else suggested - you may just have to tough it out for a little while longer until she adjusts to this new routine.

At least she isn't barking! Good luck!

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all the advice is great! I just wanted to say, :wavey: :welcome4: :yorkietal Your gonna love it here:animal-pa

Welcome to YT. We all live on this site and you will find yourself doing the same thing. There is plenty of people who care here.