How do I get her to stop?

Question

I just got my kid a silky terrier dog. How do I get her to stop barking at night when it is bed time?

She is 4 years old. She sleeps in the kitchen. This is actually her first night. What is a crate? Is it like the carrying case you put them in? Is there a website I can read more on?

Answer 1

yes go to http://www.puppychow.com/Training/Crate_Training.aspx

this site not only tells you why a crate works but how to do it. she'll bark and whine in it for awhile, try to place the crate somewhere warm and safe where you can't hear her. eventually it will be a comfort place for her. bring the crate into the living area and encourage her to use it with the door open. make it comfy for her if she doesn't chew up things and never use the crate as punishment. you'll do fine.

Answer 2

I have a silky terrier- i have a small kennel that i put in my room--silkies are terriers and like to be around their people- if they are in your room they will be more apt to sleep at night..

My silky is a joy---do some reasearch on silkies and know what to expect--they are a handful-but worth every minute---if you decide the dog is not for you---call me---ill come get him....i love my silky and wouldnt trade him for the world....you just have to know what to expect...

Answer 3

Is this a dog or still a puppy? Are you using a crate? Where does she sleep?

There is a bit more information as to what the full situation is that will help people answer your question better.

Answer 4

Unfortunately, there is no good way to get them to stop except ride it out the first couple nights. These nights it is important to be firm with the puppy by letting them cry themselves to sleep if necessary.

Speaking as a former groomer and as a pet owner, I know it is difficult and Terriers are well known for their voices. Try placing a cuddly blanket, stuffed animal, or shirt with your scent on it to comfort the dog. Sometimes, the best thing is something for them to snuggle with- remember, they were in with a litter and their mom just days ago and now nothing.

The reason it is so important to let her sleep alone these first nights is that if you give in, it will be repeated every night and like a child, the dog learns what gets your attention- and if it is the shrill bark that does it... well, you get the idea.

A crate sounds worse than it is. It is basically a dog kennel/cage. You buy a dog bed to put inside and sometimes it helps to give them a toy to sleep with- maybe even a shirt that smells like you so it is a comfort scent when getting the dog used to it. Since siky's do not get to be enormous dogs, talk to someone at the pet store about buy a crate for an adult silky's size. You do not need a large kennel for the dog- it should be able to walk in, turn around, and lay down comfortably.

Sometimes, if given TOO much room, e.g. a cage twice as large as the dog needs, the pet will urinate and defecate in the extra space.

Also, remember with the crate- a puppy's bladder can be held about 1 hour for how many months old it is (but this is maximum). So try to take them outside like clock work to get them accustomed to the grass being the bathroom :)

It is important to talk to an experienced trainer (I used to work at Petsmart and the ones at my particular location were very helpful) to learn how to train your pet while it is still a puppy and to employ "positive reinforcement" which involves no spanking or hitting whatsoever, dog's are surprisingly very reactive to pleasing their owners- it also helps you bond with your dog at an early age. Oh yeah, and it also socialized the dog with other dogs so that they are less likely to be aggressive when meeting new dogs for the first time later in life (neutering helps this out a TON as well- don't wait too late- talk to your vet, it will save your furniture from urine marks as well as keep you from having to take care of a female in heat)

There is nothing more heartbreaking than seeing an owner walk in with an out of control dog that is only 6 months where they are at their ropes end with the poor thing. It takes work but that first few months pays off in the dog's life time.

Also, keep in mind that terriers are high energy, vocal, and stubborn dogs. Like any puppies, they can be nippy and might play rough with your 4 year old. It is important to keep their nails trimmed to eliminate scratches during this growing period their nails might need trimmed up to once a week- especially when on a puppy food. This does not make them bad pets- it means they might take some extra effort to work around this if you were not prepared for it. They do not do well caged for long periods of time and would do well for regular walks.

oh yeah, and as a former groomer- PLEASE get your dog to the groomer asap- even as young as 8 wks if it's had all it's shots. If you start too late, the dog will HATE it and it becomes stressful (think of it- the dryers, the buzzing tickly clippers in it's ears/paws/etc..., the shiny things removing it's hair). It is a learned thing, which is why it's good to start young with it :) Talk extensively with your groomer, ask them questions, any caring one should be willing to answer questions you have and unless your dog is stressing out in a groom to where it needs stopped, or later in live is horribly aggressive, sedation should not be nececssary. And if after talking with your groomer, you are not comfortable with them, then don't go to them, a rappore with your groomer is important for your comfort as well as the dogs :)

At petsmart, we had windows to the grooming area and only asked that if the parents wanted to watch, to stand where the dog couldn't see them- because once they see you, they want to go home and that butt is wiggling a mile a minute and impossible to get any cutting work done safely :)

I'll leave now- I spout too much when it comes to puppy questions :)

Answer 5

dogs hate to be alone, being social animals.

Put her in a crate and put the crate in your room at bedtime. Don't cover it...let her know you are nearby.

That is all she wants.

Answer 6

I had this problem with a Shepard that i had I gave it a kong toy with a bit of peanut butter inside and he would sit for hours at night trying to get at the peanut butter

Answer 7

She wants attention and may have anxiety, maybe you could give her a chew toy to keep her occupied. If she is an adult dog you could give her a pigs ear to eat. Pig ears are very chewy and will keep her occupied as much as a chew toy.

I give my dog a stuffed toy looks like a stuff animal, it makes a squeaky noise when she chews it.

Answer 8

put it in a crate and cover it with a sheet or something

Answer 9

Dear friend

this website gives you the answer.more useful information available about your pet.

http://www.careyourpet.org

Answer 10

Obedience school will help.