We just got a dog from the shelter last week and he is crated at night. Approximately 6 of 8 hours in his crate he is restless and barks non-stop. It's not a huge concern as far as us getting sleep as we're upstairs and can only faintly hear him. I'm concerned that he is going to drive himself crazy or make him so restless he hyperventilates or something. He is a 10 month old Boston Terrier. He only barks while in his cage.
2007-01-15 12:18:14 · 12 answers · asked by jshirey14 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Could be part of the reason he was in the shelter. You need to work on changing his behavior. He needs to have more attention. The crate may remind him of the shelter, where he was "left" by his other owner, and he now fears you will abandon him. Try putting the crate where he can see you at night. He will be more secure if he feels he is with his "pack" as dogs are pack animals. Good luck.
2007-01-15 12:28:41 · answer #1 · answered by Nancy W 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When we got our dog the shelter told us that dogs are social creatures and get very nervous (epsecially in a new envoirnment) which can lead to barking and whining all night long. The recomended putting the crate/kennel/bed in the room with us until the dog adjusted to his new surroundings then slowly change into where you want him to sleep.
We tried keeping our dog in the spare bedroom at night but the whining was keeping everyone up. So we moved our dog's crate into our room and thankfully we didn't hear a peep and we all managed to get some sleep!
2007-01-15 12:28:29 · answer #2 · answered by lyssat83 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a 9 week old Boston and I put her in the crate at night and I put a blanket over it and she does just fine. I do leave the back of the cage open so she has plenty of air. Put a something comfortable in it so it will sleep and maybe a toy so if it gets bored.
2007-01-15 12:30:33 · answer #3 · answered by aloneathome 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you should ask your vet if the dog could be clausterfobic (how ever it is spelled). or maybe that it just don't like being cooped up in a cage that long. without some socialization. of course if the dog is not house broke then he would have to be in there at night but if he IS house broke then try pinning him in a room with NO carpet at night to see if it is really the cage he doesn't like. I wish you luck *smiles*
2007-01-15 12:29:07 · answer #4 · answered by working_mom14843 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep up with the crate. It shouldn't take long for him to realize that you are not going to let him out.
Keep him as active as possible in the daytime. Possibly take him for a long walk just before he gets put to bed.The walk will make sure that he has gotten his bathroom needs out of the way and it should also make him tired.
2007-01-15 12:25:20 · answer #5 · answered by Fish Lover 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep him awake during the day they are just like kids.. I dont let mine sleep I keep them awake all day then at night when its time to go they go in the crate:) I turn out all the lights:) You can try Nyquil for children it works and it will not hurt him.. Trust me I have asked the vet as long as its childrens it wont hurt him:)
2007-01-15 12:31:27 · answer #6 · answered by Proud Army Wife 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-31 05:19:44 · answer #7 · answered by mosesjr 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well when we got our dog when he was 8 months, he cryed all night for his sisters bors mom & dad but after like a month he got used to it. we also put our dog in a pen so that he could have room to walk and have room to move. we also gave him bones and food & water in the pen (& cage) because it will calm him down. he only barks in his cage because he wants compony & is lonley. leave a light on downstairs for him but make sure the lights not too bright!!! o & give him stuffed animals galoor!! it makes him feel not soo lonley!!! hope ur puppy will get used to this soon!! o & this helps cause our dog is a terrier too so they tend to bark!! my dog is barking rite now cause he dosent like to be allown. hope this helps!!
2007-01-15 12:29:56 · answer #8 · answered by anime f 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He has probably not been in a crate before and it making him nervous, sense he came from shelter, can't say how he lived, maybe he slept with former owners or close to them. He wants attention.
2007-01-15 12:24:58 · answer #9 · answered by Maria 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first off you dog was never crate trained.
second. keep the dog awake all day. it will be a big chore, but keep at it.
he is still a puppy and terriers tend to be barkers any way.
2007-01-15 12:22:23 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋