please in detail tell me how to stop my dog from barking at night?

Question

we put him to sleep in our basement at night he is a beagle and is 11 weeks old al he does is yip and bark i leave the radio on low but he still keeps barking

Answer 1

I know someone who had a dog and they left it in their basement at night. That dog became a very unfriendly and scared dog. Dogs need to be with their people, because they are "pack animals". Your beagle is doing what a puppy will do when it is by itself. It feels unsafe and lonesome. The very best thing to do, is to get a cage for the little doggie. Ask at the pet store what size to get. Then put the cage in your bedroom with little covers inside for it to cuddle in. The cage will not only be a good thing for the puppy at night, but it will be a good place for you to keep him in during the day when you cannot be there. This is called "crate-training", and is the best way to train your cute new puppy. The people we knew who kept their puppy in the basement, ended up calling her "shakey" because she ended up so scared of everthing. She did not get used to the things she should have, and wasn't a good dog. If you keep your puppy in your room, he will learn to love you, but will not be able to poop or urinate in your room. If keeping him right in your room does not work, then put the cage in another room not too far away, just don't keep him in the basement. It is too scarey and unnatural for a puppy. You can also read a book about crate-training.

Answer 2

We used to have this problem - I have had 3 dogs for a couple of years and just got a fourth this week. The dog wants to be with you and needs to learn that at the bottom of the pack you have no place demanding for anything. Various possibilities - make sure the kitchen is quiet - it could be something in there which is upsetting her. Make sure she cannot see the light on the fridge - that used to set mine off. If it is too quiet for her you could consider a radio on turned down low - this used to stop my boys trashing everything during the day. Failing that, a simple solution is to tell them off and make them realise that they will not be in favour if they keep up the whining (feels horrid but ultimatly necessary) A short sharp snap at her (shut up! I was sleeping!) and tell her to get in her basket (seems obvious). Gradually go to her less and less. Also, during the day you can move away if she starts barking and whining, rather than playing with her. Dogs really understand the power of sulking (they are great at sulking themselves) and by sulking with the dog you can really get the message across. Shock therapy really does hurt the dog and is cruel so I would avoid it ! The muzzle idea is ok but you dont want to teach the dog that she is trapped and that the kitchen/bedtime is an unhappy place, so again i would avoid this - reserve the muzzle for a dog with biting issues (and even then as a last resort!) And finally good look - try to understand the animal for who she is - all dogs have different ways of displaying animal behaviour. Trial and error and a whole heap of patience are essential if you are going to get the dog to behave in a sociable and respectful way in your home, without you falling out of love.

Answer 3

Make sure you have a crate for the puppy.All dogs need the security of their den. and keep the crate in your bedroom for a few weeks.The sound of your breathing and turning lets the puppy know that it is not alone.Puppies grow up with many other puppies then get taken away from that security to go to new homes.No more family,or familiar settings and they get scared and lonely. After the puppy realizes,that it is part of the family, You can move the puppy outside the doorway.But, don't put it away from you in the basement.And whatever you do, don't yell or swat it with a newspaper.It's talking to you when it cries.It's the puppies only way of telling you that she's lonely and if you do that, you teach her to be scared of you!

Answer 4

Puppies miss their litter when they come to their new homes.

In the basement he feels abandoned and your idea of the radio is ok, but he needs a light on to know there is nothing dangerous nearby, and he needs a littermate. I stuff a sock with a bunch of socks so the puppies have a "littermate" to sleep with.

The suggestion of a piece of your clothing is also good.

The suggestion of getting a crate and letting him sleep in a crate near you will allow him to hear your breathing at night and would probably work quite well also.

So, you have multiple options to try. Please remember he's a baby and babies need comfort.

Answer 5

Dogs are pack animals and being in the basement is cruel. He needs to be in the house in a crate so he knows people are near. If they are crated in a bedroom in usually takes about 2 nights for them to adjust to having no littermates to snuggle up to and be quiet. A stuffed toy often helps and a good play session b4 bed can tucker them out. Lots of people recommend a ticking clock near the crate too.

Answer 6

we have a redbone coonhound who did that alot. my husband would spend time talking to him and giving him lovins and then leave himto go to bed. if he barked my husband would take a rolled up newspaper and like hit the wall or something just for the sound of it hitting something and it would make the dog think he would get a spanking if he didn't quit it. also if he stilll don't stop then make him some gravy train with warm water mixed in it and get his belly full.

Answer 7

In order for your begeal to be part of the family he need to be with the family now if he not potty trined and leave him in the basement for that reason then you need to do that first. you can try crate trainning but you need to be with the dog for that to be successful. Everything that you will be suggested will have to do with being with your animal.

Answer 8

Put a bit of heavy clothing (sweater) of yours which bears your scent in with him. Each evening sit on the sweater to refresh your scent.

Good luck

Answer 9

Wants to be close to you. Maybe let the doggie sleep by you and it will stop.

Answer 10

Ginbark and Prints both had excellent answers. There's not much to add.