9 week old puppy wines/howls at certain times... tips?

Question

So my wife and I got our first puppy 2 days ago. She's never owned a dog and I've had 2 growing up. But the dogs I've owned have never been puppies... so this is a first time training all the basics for me :)

We're currious about the whining/howling she does and if we should allow it or not (and if not, steps we can take to properly train her to stop.

We keep her on a leash around the house since we want he to understand we're in control and we also have a cat (so the leash can help us introduce to two to one another and make sure she doesn't chase the cat). I work from home so she's next to me most of the day until my wife comes home.

Now, she howls and cries at night when we put her in the bathroom. The bathroom has her toys, potty mat, and a blanket for her. She'll howl/cry from anywhere from 10-30 minutes until she falls asleep. She'll also howl/cry if we tie the leash off and she can't reach us.

Is this ok? And if not, what proper way's can we get her to stop the hehavior?

Answer 1

She's just a baby and, like all babies, she is going to cry at times.

Your puppy is probably missing her mother (dam) and her brothers and sisters and the physical comfort she used to get from snuggling up with them.

Sometimes putting her in a cage to sleep (with her toys etc) can help by making the pup feel that is her own special and safe place.

Also giving her a warm hot water bottle to snuggle up with (well wrapped up so she isn't going to burn herself) can recreate the physical warmth of closeness with her dam and litter mates and help the puppy to feel comforted and secure when she's alone.

You could also try giving her something of your's to sleep on - something like an old jersey that has your scent on it - that will help to reassure her and help her settle down as well.

Answer 2

That's what puppies do. She's been taken away from her family and now you're her family. She's suffering from separation anxiety. I've found the best thing is to just ignore it. She'll get used to it eventually. Going in there to scold her will only make her start up even more once you've gone back to bed because it'll teach her that howling will get you to come in there.

I'd also suggest letting her off the leash in the house. Let her explore a little bit and get some confidence. And the cat won't tolerate anything it can't handle, trust me. Two or three times being scratched on the nose will help teach her to respect cats. :) Good luck with your puppy. Think of this as baby practice. *lol*

Answer 3

I brought home my two Lhasa Apso dogs both at the age of 8 weeks. Different time though because one is 9 months old and the other is 17 months old. By the time they were 11 weeks old they were 99% housebroke. Your puppy is a committment, just like a baby. As soon as I brought them home I took them outside and waited for them to go pee. I used the expression "go pee" and praised them. After I brought them inside. Faithfully, every three hours, and yes, during the night, I would take the puppy out and wait for it to go pee or poop. Each time the pup received praise and when they were finished I brought them back inside. After a week of going out every three hours I lengthened the time between outside bathroom calls. After about four weeks the pups were sleeping from 11:00 PM through to 6:00 AM. At their ages now we still go out one last time late and they now don't need to go out till I wake up. I have NEVER crated a dog, or confined to a room or kennel, and don't believe in the piddle pads. Using them as a training aide only sends the message that it's okay to pee or poop in the house. Your puppy or adult dog will not be able to differentiate the difference between the pad or the carpet or a pile of clothes left on the floor. Same holds true if you take your pup visiting. Positive reinforcement when the puppy does what you expect is a much better method of training than punishment. Surely the pup will have an accident or two....but the damage should be minimal from such a small pup. Let the puppy know you are displeased simply by using a firm tone of voice and still take the pup out immediately when you find the mistake. If you're conscientous and don't allow the pup to make a mistake the pup will be well adjusted. I've owned as many as 14 show dogs at one time, raised 246 puppies and now with my two Lhasa's have had success with this method. And who ever said the pup shouldn't be out in grass untill its had shots doesn't know what they're speaking of. You don't want to wait too long before the first shots which should have been given at the age of eight weeks. Usually a responsible breeder will do this before even selling a puppy. Good luck with house training and I wish you many years of joy with your puppy.

Answer 4

She's a new puppy, this is what new puppy's do. It'll take a few days for her to settle in, and then this will stop.

At night it might help to crate her in your bedroom. Being in the same room with her will make her feel more secure, and you'll know if she needs to go out in the middle of the night, so it also helps with her housetraining as well.

Answer 5

Apposed to giving her free run all the time while you are home, put her in the bathroom for her naps during the day.

DO NOT close her in the bathroom by shutting the door. Use a baby gate at the doorway.

Answer 6

she howls and whins cuz she can't be near you.That is normal she will stop.But the best way too train a pup is to buy a cage to fit her and you can put it in your room where she feels safe..This will also train her with her business..you can buy a cheap one at walmart on the very top shelf in the dog idle..Good Luck with your new pup..I trained three pit puppies all at once..sometimes they will make noises to let you know she has to go to the bathroom..