My Puppy won't sleep all she does is whine?

Question

OKay help. I just got an 8 week old pug and I love the little girl to death. But she won't sleep. All she does in whine all night long and I'm losing sleep over this. Are there any tips to help her be more comfortable on her own because I'm so tired and ready to let her start sleeping with me.

Answer 1

If you do let her sleep with you, sleep on the floor. If she jumps off the bed while you are asleep she could hurt herself badly. I would suggest keeping her in a crate a night, it gives her a safe place to go once she gets used to it. It also makes house training much easier. The first week is rough, she is going to cry... you can try the clock idea, and warm water bottle, it might help... the most important thing is to not pay any attention to her when she is crying. Giving her attention when she whines will only make her do it more and louder. She will learn to stop, the less attention you give her (when she's crying, she needs attention when she's behaving...) the quicker the problem will be solved. 8 weeks is young for a puppy to be away from her mother... She misses her mom and her littermates... the best solution is to get a second one ;-) but that's not always reasonable or possible... but they will keep each other company.

If you let her stay in your bed more than 2 nights, you will make things worse if you change your mind and don't want her in your bed. If you think you'll be ok with her in your bed for the next 10 years go for it... my babies sleep with me 5 nights a week... but I crate trained both of them for the first 8 months because it is important for a dog to be able to be calm and quiet in a cage when necessary. I crate mine twice a week so that they stay used to it... if you ever fly with the dog, have an emergency and need to kennel her, if she ever stays the night at a vets office, she will be soooo much better off being crate trained.

Answer 2

Many people love the idea of owning a dog but one thing that they have to keep in mind often times, is that the dog needs to be trained. While the pet may look heart-breakingly cute when it's in a shelter or at the pound, picking out the dog is only the first part of the relationship between dog owner and the animal. Many people don't understand that they have to put time and effort into socializing the dog.

An unsocialized dog will intimidate others, tear up the home, and will create an environment that can become so bad that the it will have to be returned. Many times when dogs have to be returned to shelters or to other resources, it will end up euthanized, which is very heartbreaking. All of this can be spared if a person learns the various techniques in order to socialize the dog.

One thing that they have to understand is that the he wants to be told what to do. It's in the canine nature to follow a leader. The dog will be more than willing to obey the leadership of its master. Here's a look at some common techniques that are used in dog training:

"Dog Whispering"

This is a technique that has been around for a while, but gained national notoriety over the last 10 years. Some people might hear this term and wonder how in the world whispering to a dog can train it! Whispering isn't meant to be taken literally in this case. As trainers have shown, whispering is a term that refers to connecting with a being or an entity on a very deep and almost spiritual level. When it comes to dog training techniques, dog whispering involves careful observation of the dog's behavior and actions.

It literally entails getting inside the mind and the behavior system of the canine. When a person uses dog whispering techniques, they interact with the dog on the canine level. Again, one the most common mistakes that people make is treating the dog like a small human being.

"Reward Training"

Reward training is very simple and it's one of the older tricks that works. This is a simple method of training the dog by positive reinforcement. Once he does what it is told to do, it receives a treat. How this works is that the dog owner must entice the dog towards the treat. Once the canine develops awareness for the treat, it develops a strong desire for it. When the desire for it is extremely strong, the dog owner pulls back. Then the dog receives a command and when the dog obeys the command, it receives the treat. The object is to make the dog associate a treat with the command.

"Clicker Training"

Other dog training techniques include one that is similar to reward training, which is called clicker training. How this works is that the clicker is incorporated to get the dog's attention. The clicker is clicked as a form of communication with the dog. It learns that there is a command or reward associated in conjunction with the clicker. Many people claim that this is fun, and they actually make a game with the dog by using the clicker for their dog training tasks.

"Ultrasonic Whistle"

Last, a relatively new form of dog training technique is called the ultrasonic whistle. This works because the ultrasonic sound is only heard by the dog. When the owner is trying to communicate a command, or stop the dog from barking, they will blow on their whistle when they want to communicate a command to the dog. The benefit of this is that the humans can't hear this noise, but the dog can hear it, and they will learn to associate the sound with a command.

Dog training techniques aren't hard to incorporate, but they are something that absolutely must be incorporated from the time a dog owner brings their new dog home. No matter how old or how young the dog is, they will need training. Once they are trained properly, they will be a wonderful addition to one's family.

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Answer 3

This is normal for a puppy. She's just been separated from her mom. Puppies are like new born babies. They will be up every 2 hours. This will go on for 2-3 months so be prepared. The best thing to do is keep her in a crate with something to play with and get some ear plugs. The crate will keep her safe. She wants to play. Pugs are especially hyper. Don't worry it won't go on forever, but you must have patience with her. Good luck.

Answer 4

Try to find a clock that makes a metronomic ticking sound. They had such time pieces at one time; called " Big Ben's ", I think. You can also try a hot water bottle ( warm, not hot! ) wrapped in a towel and layed in with her. Since she is a pug (thus will stay small ) perhaps you could let her sleep with you, Depending on your restlessness.

Answer 5

Awwww, she misses her litter mates and her mommy.

Put a soft towel in a box or clothes basket for your furbaby to sleep on.
Put a wind-up clock in it...the ticking soothes the pup because it sounds like it's mother's heartbeat.
--Most important is to put in the basket a t-shirt, sock or something that you have worn and has your "smell" on it. My vet told me this and it really does work. (I used a sock)

Put the basket on the floor next to your bed and if she whines, just reach down, lightly put your hand on her and softly say something like "it's ok, baby" til she stops, then remove your hand. After a couple of times, don't respond to her. She will know you are nearby and will soon settle down.

Have patience....Good luck and I hope you enjoy your new pet.

Answer 6

If you want to sleep with a real dog, sleep with your puppy, this baby is used to warmth, the sound of momma's heartbeat. If you don't want to sleep with baby then recreate the sound and feel of mom and sibleings. one of the old wind up clocks, and a hot water bottle under the blanket in her bed, and a stuffed animal similar in size with the puppy. (Cotton for your ears is another option)

Answer 7

You must let the little pug sleep with you that's probley the best way, Also if that doesn't work tell you vet and they will probley help you out a lot.

Answer 8

you can train her not to do that. it's best to train a dog while its young. you should put it in a crate, but if you already do, that might be why she's whining. you can get a big dog pillow/bed for her to lay down on. Sometimes dogs whine when they need to go to the bathroom. make sure she goes to the bathroom before she sleeps.

Answer 9

My puppy was the same way...I got a big stuffed animal and cut a hole in and put a ticking alarm clock inside..that simulates a mother adn her heart beat...it took a few nights but is worked...good luck

Answer 10

She misses her mommy and siblings. You need to put an old fashioned wind-up clock in her bed (It sounds like their mother's heartbeat) and that should help. We did this w/ one of our puppies and it worked very well. I guess you could also buy one of those bears or other animals that have a heartbeat that are designed to be used with babies. The clock would be cheaper though.