My puppy doesn't like sleeping outside in her kennel?

Question

She's 3 and a half months and she's been sleeping in the landry. We want to put her outside in her kennel one night but she just barks and yelps and crys all night. She's keeping the neighbours awake and we've had complaints (even though I talked to our neighbours and warned them we had a new puppy who may bark at night)

Have you got any suggestions what I can do??

My puppy is a dog, an ansestor of a wolf! Wolves lived outside! She is an animal she is ment to be outside!

Her kennel is clean and tidy she has her bed and a blanket inside.

Thanks that's what I thought too. Her kennel is outside my bedroom and I have to get up early so I need a good night sleep. I've tried talking to the neighbours, they got grumpy with me last time.

She's almost 4months old. My aunties dog went outside into her kennel at 10weeks!

It isn't cold outside, I live in the Southern Hemispere so it's actually summer here now.

We are not putting her out of 'sight'. This is going to be her house, I know many people who put their dogs outside at night.

We do love our puppy, she stays with us inside at night and during the day. I always play with her and take her for walks. Please don't judge my role as a dog owner by how little you know.

I do feel extremly sorry for my neighbours. I had warned them, I didn't know what else i can do.

How dare you say I think my puppy is a lawn ornament. Far out some people on here have problems. I think some of you have forgotten that dogs are actually animals and animals go outside!

Actually I do sleep outside, quite often. I go camping all the time. My puppy has a well insulated kennel that is weather proof.

I was wanting to put my puppy out as soon as possible so she can get use to it, but I guess everyone has different opinions.

I definintly want my puppy to get a good night sleep so thats why I think she would like it better if she could be outside in her own kennel in her own space, not where everyone walks through.

It is NOT COLD where I live because it is SUMMER in the SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE!

I know many people who put their dogs outside to sleep. They are fine.

I love my puppy and I'm not giving here away. I treat her right and if it was a cold night I WOULD NOT put her outside.

Answer 1

I think she needs to get used to being both in and out. That way she can work with either. I don't see any problem in letting her be outside. Just make sure that you do bring her in when the weather gets colder. (Which I'm sure you know.)

As far as her crying, let her cry. It's a plea for attention. Dogs are very much loving and don't want to be away from people. She will soon stop if you don't run out to comfort/baby (whatever you want to call it)her. She just needs to get used to it.

You've let the neighbors know which I think is great. At least they have an idea what is going on.

Good luck with this! Enjoy your puppy. Mine just turned 6 months! Take care. And again, good luck!

Answer 2

In general, that's a really bad idea. Your puppy needs protection, warmth, love and affection. A kennel typically doesn't supply any of these adequately. If you live in a gentle climate with no predators and you INSIST on leaving the poor thing outside, be sure that it has a nice warm doghouse that has a good solid roof and walls, no leaks, with soft, insulating bedding (a blanket over a bed of straw works), a high fence that neither the puppy nor any strays or other animals can jump over or dig under, and plenty of water available at all times. The puppy will cry, whine, and howl in sheer terror. You can help reassure it by wearing a T-shirt to bed for a few nights then wrapping it around a clock (the kind that ticks) and putting it in his doghouse. It will smell like you, and the soft ticking sounds like a heartbeat. This will help to reassure him, but he'll still be terrified as any baby would be, left alone outside all night by itself! Remember, as stated before, this is NOT recommended for any dog. Dogs are social creatures who need proper care. If you cannot care for a dog properly (and this includes a warm home and nice place to sleep) then you should not get a dog -- I can understand wanting one badly, but the DOG'S needs are important and it is helpless to tell you what it wants.

Answer 3

There is a big difference between domesticated dogs and wolves. Domesticated dogs have been bred to be pets. If you wanted a wolf dog you should've gotten a hybrid (note: this is not a suggestion), but even they are pack animals and would do better with company. (which is not to say you should get another dog) Honestly if I was your neighbor I'd be pretty peeved myself. You bought the dog, you should take care of it and nobody else should have to deal with your problems, especially in the middle of the night. These are things that you should have taken into account before bringing your puppy home. Will it really do harm to keep her in your laundry room or even a bathroom at night so that she doesn't have the run of the house but can still be inside?

Answer 4

Try again when it isn't a work night, they might not be as mad if they don't have to get up for work. Give the pup a great deal of exercise to make sure she is really tired before you put her to bed. Put something in her bed with your scent on it, it will help her feel more secure. Try getting her used to being in the kennel in the day so it isn't so weird to her at night. Animals don't necessarily have to go outside, either. Since it is cold here a man not too far from me is all over the news for keeping his dogs outside when it is below zero here. He is under arrest and had his dogs taken from him. Good Luck with the pup

Answer 5

You would probably whine all night if you slept in your bed for 3 months and then all of a sudden had to sleep outside. If you REALLY insist that she be out there (what harm would letting her sleep inside do?) you need to make sure she is really comfortable. Put plenty of blankets and a few of her toys in her house. For a while, put something that smells of you in with her (like a dirty shirt) so she won't feel quite so lonely. If the temps where you live are as low as they are here, wait until it warms up some before sticking her outside all night. It is cruel to keep a puppy outside in freezing temps.

Wait, I read some of your additional details----YOU need a good nights sleep? Don't you think your neighbors do too? No wonder they are so grumpy. You seriously should have considered your job and sleeping arrangements before adopting this animal. When I brought my dog home, I had to make some serious adjustments and sacrifices....but that's what having a pet is all about.

Answer 6

Can you perhaps use your garage as an intermediate step? She is going to cry. She is unhappy and you obviously are letting her back inside when she crys, so she will continue to do it. IT WORKS! But if you could put her in a garage so her noise is muffled for the sake of your neighbors, she will stop in a few nights.
She does have real feelings though and she is honestly scared, and probably cold, so is it possible to let her sleep inside at night? She would feel more secure and you should sleep better knowing she is going to be awake at any sound and will allert you.

Answer 7

It's probabally cold out there!
1. put a heater in the kennel
2. let her sleep inside during the colder months.
3.Shes to young to be outside all by her self, love on that poor baby puppy.
4. She'll get use to it when she's older, and it warms up.

Answer 8

Humans are actually animals, too... descendants of apes. So why don't you go sleep outside and see how you like it?

Dogs aren't wolves. They were bred, from wolves, to be with humans. Wolves live in packs. Dogs are bred to consider humans their pack. You're removing your dog from you (ie: the pack). And the argument that "animals belong outside"... that's a load of crap. A domesticated dog is a PET. Even wild animals try to find inside places to sleep. If you aren't willing to treat your dog as a family member, then don't get a dog. Obviously she doesn't like being outside, so that completely blows the "animals belong outside" argument, now doesn't it?

And yeah... YOU need a good night's sleep? So does your dog, but she's not getting it because you've thrown her outside, away from what she knows, and just expect her to deal because she's a dog (and obviously dogs don't have feelings, right?). And your neighbors can't get any sleep because your dog can't get any sleep and is keeping them up. Whose fault is this? Yours. It was your idea to get a dog, so she's your responsibility. Your lack of consideration for her and your neighbors is VERY irresponsible.

Frankly, it doesn't sound like you have any business having a dog - I suggest you find a new home for her.

Answer 9

Oh man! On The Radio said exactly what I was going to say!!! Right ON! Ditto everything times 10! And one more thing, don't ask a question and insult people if you don't like the answers. Many people are in agreement about this. If you don't want your role as a dog owner to be judged by how little YOU know, stay off Yahoo Answers!

Answer 10

It's probabally cold out there!
1. put a heater in the kennel
2. let her sleep inside during the colder months.
3. A TV or radio would be nice too.

Would you like to be out at night in the cold, alone?

RB