puppy not wanting to be alone?

Question

I have a 10 week old Maltese puppy who hates being alone. He's going through that chewing stage so when he is out running around I like to keep an eye on him. But when I'm busy I have been putting him in the bathroom and blocking him off with a baby gate. But as soon as I leave he starts barking and crying. Also I'm in the process of paper training him, I have the paper in the a dog litter pan in the bathroom so whenever he decides to stop barking and crying he'll then start ripping up the paper instead of playing with his toys. He has lots of toys to play with and will quietly play with them if I'm there with him but not when he's alone. How can I get him to be more independent and not have to be with me all the time?

Oh and he does have a crate, the crate is in my bedroom and he’s fine when I put him in there. But the thing is it’s a small crate and he can’t really run around and play in there.

I do ignore him when he starts crying, I try not to even look at him until he gets quiet. That’s when he newspaper shredding starts, he'll cry and whine for a long time then stop and start with the newspaper.

Answer 1

most puppys are like that he wil grow out of it, but for now just put him in the crate when your busy, and when your not then let him out and play with him, my puppy had the same prob when i went to sleep at night.

Answer 2

You have to realize that your puppy is a "little kid". In people years, he's about 2-3 years old. Isn't that what 2-3 year old little kids do? Rip up stuff and run around and take off their diapers and whatnot?

You puppy misses you and wants to be around you because you are the source of everything to his existence (i.e. food, water, love, shelter, and toys). Your puppy knows that and dogs are only as smart as their owners. Be patient and keep being CONSISTENT. Take your puppy out to the bathroom at the same times during the day, even if the dog doesn't go. You should always use "code words" for your puppy in regard to going to the bathroom and when he does do what you want, reward him with a treat right then. Animals learn quickly that if they do what you want them to, they will get a reward and will respond very positively to that reward.

Hope this helps!

Answer 3

Stop locking him up in a small room away from you... Provide all his toys around the house and let him out, just because you are busy doesnt mean he cant get the attention he needs just by being near you while you are busy. I have 2 dogs, trust me locking them away from you doesnt help anything ever.. they should be allowed free run of the house (which should be dog proofed) If you keep doing what you are doing things will only get worse. Get a kong or food cube and give that to him to play with while you are busy but dont lock him up.

Answer 4

I know what you are going through. I have a year old St. Bernard mix that I got from the shelter when he was 9 months old. He is doing the same thing. I have an older dog(4years) and they get along great, but when I leave, the new dog tears up everything in sight. I tried putting him in the bathroom and he literally came through the door (with out opening it first!) I finally took him to the vet and the vet said that this behavior is common in dogs that have been at the shelter for a long period of time. He said it was seperation anxiety and there is medication to help control this behavior. Also, try a kong toy stuffed with peanut butter. It keeps them busy for quite a while. You need to talk to the vet before you end up with a busted door, torn up quilts, torn up futon, and numerous other things. My pup is perfect when me or my son is home, he just "freaks" when we leave. I can't take him back because I'm afraid someone else would abuse him because of this behavior. Just be patient, talk to the vet and keep working with him. It will get better, but it takes lots and lots of time.

Answer 5

You have to ignore the crying so he gets used to it...and you also have to teach him to play with his toys and not the paper. I have two saint bernards and went through the same thing when they were puppies, but they are now past that point.
Also with the crate..it should not be big enough for him to run around and play in. It should only be big enough for him to turn around, stand up, and lay down in.

Answer 6

I'd suggest a soft blanket on top of a warm water bottle to mimic the presence of another body(heat). A xsmall kong could keep him distracted, but be careful with the treats because his digestive system, like the rest of him, is very young. Background noise would most likely help also. I have a teddybear that has a beating heart that my pup likes to cuddle with, but something that ticks (a clock, perhaps) would be good.

Answer 7

do not yell at her, or respond to her barking, do not let her out at the same time as she barks.. ultimately she will be able to comprehend that the barking would not get her everywhere and he or she'll stop. Pit bull is acquainted with, watch her.. She ignores the barking, and acts like it is not occurring, would not bark decrease back and that is the way you should act too. in case you want to commonly calm her down, you should attend til she is grown better, yet today you could tire her out.. teach her issues, it is the most tiring element a canines can do.. Wears them precise out. walk her around the backyard, a drained domestic dog is a good domestic dog, and is a concepts a lot less likely to have the skill to sit down there barking.

Answer 8

some dogs can get real up set when left alone.My cousin had a Small dog that would get so up set when she would leave to go to work.The dog would poop every where,and even poop on her hair,while she was sitting on couch,after she came home.She decided to give the dog to someone that stays home a lot.She gave the dog to my aunt.Now the dog is so good.She only poops when she is put outside,and everyone loves this dog. What I'm saying is some dogs will punish you when left alone.

Answer 9

You don't come to the rescue everytime he does cry, you have to ignore it. Chances are he's used to you coming in on him and saying hush little baby he'll keep doing it. So you just have to wait out the whining and praise him when he's quiet.

Don't let him get hyper either, have him sit when you pet him.. otherwise you'll have a very mischevous little spoiled dog!

Good luck! It's hard (and extremely annoying) having to listen to your dog whine, but you can't praise this behavior.

Answer 10

wen my dog was a puppy we used to hav 2 wear ear muffs to sleep he was soo noisy cause he was lonely this isnt always the solution but we bought anuva dog nd he stopped because he had som 1 to be with nd also you can give thm a big toy or even a mirror nd tht works because they see anuva dog in the mirror but wid a teddy they snuggle up wid thm!!
hope this helps