please help my new pup of 15 weeks old cries and barks when put into the kitchen for any amount of time?

Question

he is a cross cocker spaniel/schnauzer

Answer 1

YOUR PUPPY IS JUST MISSING HIS MOTHER AND SIBLINGS HE IS IN A NEW STRANGE PLACE AND DOES NOT WANT TO BE LEFT ALONE WHAT I DO IS PUT A CRATE IN MY BED ROOM WITH A NICE WARM BED,WATER,TOY,CHEW,AND PUPPY PAD IN THE CRATE. LEAVE HIM IN YOU ROOM FOR THE FIRST FEW NIGHTS THEN GRADUALLY MOVE HIM TO THE HALL.THEN AFTER FEW DAYS MOVE HIM DOWN STAIRS INTO THE KITCHEN. AS FOR THE DAY TIME LEAVE HIM IN HIS CRATE AND LEAVE HIM ON HIS OWN FOR A SHORT SPACE OF TIME THEN GRADUALLY INCREASE THE TIME HE IS LEFT A LONE.THIS NORMAL WORKED WELL WITH ALL MY DOGS.

Answer 2

I have a 5 year old staffie and i also have trouble leaving her in the kitchen. I have come to the conclusion that; the kitchen is a cold place where limited 'social gatherings' take place. To a pup it's not a comforting room. To make things easier I would buy a bed for the kitchen that isn't plastic, get one of those warm cosy beds WITH SIDES. A bed with no sides like just a pad gives your dog no sense of enclosure. If a dog feels protected, safe and warm it will be more content. Also get your pups favourite toy and make sure it is in the kitchen with her/him. Also having the radio on gives your pup a sense of company and therfore will not feel so alone. Sounds silly i know but try laying on your pups bed with him/her to try and get through that it's OK to be in the kitchen and it's not a scary place. Don't know if my tips will work but definately worth a try!

Answer 3

Hi, your pup is young so needs security. All of our puppies are put in a cage whenever left this becomes their space and they very soon get used to going in. If you feed him in the cage and make it not a punishment to go in ie. put him in when you go out for 5 minutes then let him out and give him heaps of praise and a game to start with he will soon get settled. Over a short time you will find that the noise stops and he settles down. If it is in the kitchen put him in there when you are cooking etc and he will realise that you are not abandoning him. BUT you will need to persevere with it and not give up after 24 hours.
Cages can be bought from Pets at home or any similar shop get them to advise you on a suitable size

Answer 4

If you have just got the puppy then he/she will be finding it hard to adjust to being on it's own. You need to make this time as stressless as possible.
Give him/her a nice warm bed with an old item of your clothing (it will have your smell on and it will be a comfort). Leave a radio on when you are not there so that it gives the impression that "they are not alone". Also putting a small radio on and "hiding" it under their blanket can simulate the mothers heartbeat and the pup will settle more.
You need to assure the pup that "you will be back", if they are becoming anxious you need to work up to leaving them for a long time gradually. At first just put them to bed and lock/close up as though you were going out. Go out of the front door, shut it and then go back in - go straight back to pup and praise them for being good - lots of fuss and cuddles. Gradually make the time you are away longer - next time go to the end of the path, then to the end of the street, etc.
Many puppies will get anxious because they are bored - ensure that they have plenty of toys and stimulants - treat balls are good with a "smelly" treat in as the pup will want food and will, therefore, play with the ball.
Just be patient and he/she will soon get used to their new life and new routine. It's difficult for a single puppy as it's gone from having lots of brothers and sisters and it's mum to being one little pup in a scary new world. Puppies attract lots of attention and are rarely left alone without someone picking them up and cuddling them - it's a short, sharp shock.
Best of luck and it may seem like a hassle but it will make the little woofer settle quickly and will be contented and not stressed when left.
Give them a huuuuuuge hug from me !!

Answer 5

It's hard to ignore, as they sound so desperate. i've got a cocker spaniel, she is 3 years old now but she was quite needy too. They are a very family orientated dog and she didnt like being shut in a different room either. Perserverance is the only thing to do.

Answer 6

there is nothing wrong with him crying he is seeking attention lonely and yes missing your company...

however if you are leaveing him for long periods of time it is wrong after all he is now part of your family.. the best way is to leave him for small amounts of time and slowly increase them also when you go in the kitchen praise him give him a fuss even a small reward..

also to help you could put a radio on in the kitchen so he can hear voices ..

finally join a puppy class you and your pet will both enjoy it and gain from it ...

Answer 7

He needs to learn to live with it. Use a stairgate so he's not completely shut off, and shut him in and walk away as soon as you give him his dinner. Go back to let him out to use the loo.
Make sure he has a comfy bed. Put a worn t-shirt in it with your scent on. LEave a radio playing quietly and settle him in his bed with a chewstick.
During the day teach him to lie quietly in his bed, when you're cooking or doing the laundry. Don't let him sit on your feet.
In the other rooms he needs a bed or mat and needs to learn to sit or lie down quietly on that spot.
Shut him in the kitchen frequently through the day, walk away and go back so he gets the idea. And ignore him when he makes a fuss. Turn your back on him. Only pay attention to him when he's behaving.

Answer 8

he's only a baby still and is probably missing his mum. How long have you had him for? I know it's horrible to hear your puppy crying but if you start going to him everytime he cries, he will just do it for attention because he knows that crying will bring you to him.
When I first got my puppy she cried all the time and we used to give her a warm hot water bottle and a ticking clock to make it sound like the heartbeat and warmth of her mum. (this was only when she slept though)
Why do you put him in the kitchen? Is it when he ha been naughty or Just to keep him out of the way for a while? If its to keep him out of the way its just because he's missing you why don't you try giving him something to distract him. LIke them rubber kong toys that you can put food in and keeps them content for hours!
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Answer 9

He seems to be asking for attention - scared of being left alone. maybe he was taken from his mother too soon by the owner.

Give him some time and maybe spend some more time with him before bed....?

Maybe if you give me some more detailed info I may be able to help.

My german shephard did the same thing

Hes great now, but all dogs are different

Hope this helps

Answer 10

OK, lets round it off to 4 months old!! Have you ever known a 4 month old not want attention!! Human baby, puppy, kitten - anything? Why get a puppy if you are not willing to make him a part of your family? Unless you are putting him in there when you leave -- keep him with you -- how else is he going to bond with his new pack!