How do I get my 8week old puppy to not cry @ night?

Question

she keeps us up all night. I try not to pay attention to her, but end up going to her. I have let her sleep in a crate 3 nights, two nights in my room, one in our washroom down stairs. and than last night in a caged area (with a new little carrier and her toys and towels, and water and food.) and last night was the worst! The first night she woke up 8 times, which is understandable. the second night twice, but last night she slept from 8-12, and i went to bed at 11:30, then I was up with her from 1-3 and she woke up like always at 5... I have had her 4 nights but before we got her we had no power so we couldn't sleep do to heat, so my whole family hasn't slept for like a week. How do I get my sleep back and make my puppy not cry when I'm away? Even when she was in my room she'ld cry.... She has a little stuffed animal dog, and we have a big dog too, but she sleeps in my parents room, and i don't want the puppy sleeping there. PLEASE HELP!!

I have ended up letting her sleep the rest of the night in my bed, but I herd it was a bad habbit so I haven't done it since. I give her like a shirt of mine, but it doesn't seem to help. My dad was tired or hearing her cry (even though I was the one up all night calming her down), so he made me put her downstairs (which I think made it worse.) thanks for everyones help! :D And I'll try the clock and hot water thing! :D

also at first her crate was by me and I tried the sheet, but felt bad for her cause she seemed more scared!

also the dog that sleeps in my parents room is my big adult dog that I rescued. She is 6, and was 18months when rescued so never had to go through all this

Answer 1

Try putting a wind up clock the kind that you can hear ticking wrap it in the pups blanket. It worked for my puppy the ticking makes them feel like they are hearing moms heartbeat.

Answer 2

There is not a whole lot you can do. They are young and scared. Make sure they have a warm blanket to sleep on and some toys but no food or water over night. A young dog just has to get used to the new place and knowing that you will be back in the morning. It shouldn't take very long...just don't rush in, they are just like kids...if you give them what they want all the time, the will never learn.

Answer 3

It will stop on its own. Best thing to do is NOT LET IT OUT OF ITS KENNEL. This is just letting the dog know that hey, if i cry, i get outta here. So your problem doesn't go away. Usually puppies who were in a large litter have a bigger problem with this. I have also heard that you can put a ticking clock under its pillow to make it think its the mother's heart beating. But I have never tried it.
Just give it time.

Answer 4

I have a yorkshire terrier puppy, and we got him when he was 7/8 weeks old. We put him out to the garage to sleep at night in his bed with a blanket and toys and teddies etc. He cried constantly, and after about nights it was getting very cold out so my mam agreed to let him into the house for the night to stay in the kitchen. He cried in the kitchen too. So I let him up to my room. It's now 8 years later and he's asleep at the bottom of my bed =) and I'd have it no other way! Don't think there's a way to stop them crying other than to let them get used to it, or just give in like I did lol. Good luck though

Answer 5

With my puppy, I put her in a crate right next to my bed, and if she cried, first I took her out to give her a chance to potty, then put her back in the crate (no affection, just a bathroom opportunity). If she still cried after I put her back, I would stick my fingers in through the cracks in her crate--then she would cuddle against them and I could sleep. After a while she became accustomed to the crate. Having a regular schedule helps dramatically. Puppies that are crated will cry to be let out when they need to potty because they do not want to soil their bed; she will probably need to get up to use the bathroom during the night until she is 3+ months old.

You were right to stop letting her sleep in your bed--this can confuse puppies as to who is in charge, and it can cause housebreaking problems.

Answer 6

Letting a puppy sleep with you is only bad if it posses a problem for you! Perhaps if you rolled over on her it would also be bad, but other than that I though she will sleep better - not to mention you will get a chance to sleep.

You mentioned that she sleeps in your parents room. How well does that work? Do you parents mind, does the puppy actually sleep when she is in there? It could be that she has taken to one of your parents more than you. If that is the case then you will need to start spending more quality time with her to get her used to you and being with you.

I do not see a problem with her sleeping with you at all - in fact - my dogs sleep with me! They always have and over time they have found comfort in getting in their own bed right in the floor beside my bed.

Good luck!~

Answer 7

OK, first know that this is a pretty tough time for everyone, but it will pass pretty quickly. The important thing to do is not to cave in. Dogs are not like people, you must establish leadership with your dog so that it becomes well balanced and submissive. If your dog cries while it is in its cage, you must ignore it. Do not let him out of his cage until he stops, this is very important. Also, it is not too early to teach your tog how to sit. I recommend that you teach him how to sit and make him sit in his cage before you let him out, this should teach him to calm down a little before he gets out of his cage, and it will put him in a submissive state of mind. Do not EVER let your dog sleep with you in bed. Dogs regard the ability to sleep in your bed as that which is reserved for the top dog, and you should be the top dog, not them. So many people make this mistake, and it can really prevent the dog from becoming well balanced. Especially until the dog is 7 months, don't even think about letting him sleep out of the bed. It is also important to give your dog as much exercise as is possible. This will keep them tired and really help you a ton in keeping your stuff from getting chewed. Another way to show them who is boss and to keep them from whining or barking in their cage is with the use of an airhorn. Never do it directly in the dogs ears, they get the point very clearly from across the room. Say "NO" or "No whining/barking" and honk the airhorn for a sec. This will teach them that whining in their cage is very bad, and it will reinforce how stong the word NO actually is when you use it. Aside from that, I recommend that you start watching the dog whisperer on the national geographic channel....Cesar Millan is the dog guru and he has A TON of practical advice on how to establish and maintain the leadership role with your dog (mostly centered around structured exercise), and watching his show is invaluable to any new dog owner. Remember, if you tell your dog it's ok when he is scared, you are not calming him down, you are actually telling him that the reaction he is having in his current state of mind is ok, and that is not a good thing. If you try to reassure him, you will be in effect reassuring that he will only get worse. Also, hand-in-hand with wanting to be part of a pack, dogs need structure, so feed him and walk him as consistently as possible. Your best resource is to grab a copy of the idiots guide to dog training by Jack and Wendy Volhard, it is essential, and everyone sells it (it is one of those yellow and black idiot's guide books). Everyone in your family must treat the dog the same, there cannot be a pushover!

Answer 8

She is probably just loney. Keeping her in the crate beside your bed is the best thing to do. When you cries tell her to hush and you will just have to ignore her.

You can try covering the crate with a light sheet or towel so she can't see what is going on around her.

Answer 9

When you were a baby did your parents do what you did to the puppy. Ignore you, neglect you, shut the door on you. I don't think so. So what did your parents do to care for you that you're not doing for your puppy.

Love it 24/7. No questions asked. If not, you made a mistake and find it a new home before it gets bigger. Someone you know that can love an 8 week old baby puppy.

Answer 10

Your puppy misses it's mother . Tuck a hot water bottle into her blanket . Also put a ticking clock in the blanket . These things will comfort the puppy ......take care !