My puppy(GSD) is 7wks. He cries when we leave him and we don't know what else to do. Can anyone give me tips

Answer 1

Well, 7 wks is too young for him to be taken away from his Mom and siblings. So, of course, he is going to cry.

Answer 2

I had the same exact problem as you do. I actually leave my puppy in a crate when i am out of the house and at first she was crying all the time. I also put her in her crate when I was home so that she will get used to the crate and not cry. I do not know if you are using a crate or you are leaving your puppy free in the house (which I do not advise because puppies are curious and he will try to put his mouth on anything and everything), therefore if you are using a crate, start putting the food in the crate(leaving the gate open) so the puppy understands that the crate is a good place and not one of punishment. Also when you leave the house, put the puppy in the crate a few minutes before and go about your business while telling the puppy how good he is doing if he is not crying and reward him with a treat. I also found helpful to give the puppy a chewing stick or bone (designed for puppies) that way he is distracted and is having fun in the crate while you are gone. Just remember that it is normal for the puppy to cry when left alone and is probably just crying for attention or anxiety. It is important that you don't give him any attention (as in leaving somebody to watch him) because he will get used to that and you will never (or with very hard work) be able to leave your dog alone in the house.

Good luck with everything and I hope everything will work out

Answer 3

Try leaving him for just a couple of minutes (go outside, then come back). When you come back give him a little treat. Do it many, many times for several days in a row. It will help him understand that, yes, you are leaving but you will come back and when you come back he gets a goodie.

The suggestions about the blanket, crate, etc. are excellent. Also, you can add a old fashioned hot water bottle (no electricity) so it helps keep him warm. He's just a baby so he should grow out of this; he's just insecure and will eventually learn his place in your house.

Make sure you are using the crate at night too since he is so little. What we did is to use the crate with the door until they were 100% house broken and then we took the door off. Finally, we took the top off the crate, which they used as their cave. When they were about 8, or so, months old, they stopped sleeping in the crate voluntarily and we gave them a regular bed.

Answer 4

just reasure him that everything is ok, give him a toy and then put him where ever you want him. The first few nights are always the hardest on them =P but remember he is going to have to learn at some point in time that the world won't end if you are not with him lol. GSDs are so attached to there owners they really do not enjoy being away from them so you always have to leave them with something to do.

Answer 5

* Start this lesson when your dog or pup is tired and ready to sleep, not when it's very excited.
* Always leave your dog with something to chew for hours
* A radio on in the background helps

1. Put them where they'd be if left alone, like in a secure yard or a laundry.
2. Get them to go onto their bed, calmly give them a treat that'll take a while to eat (a large bone or chewy treat).
3. Leave them, without talking to them, you don't want to excite them. If they get up from their bed before you leave, put them back and say "quiet".
4. Close the door on them.
5. Leave them undisturbed for 20 minutes at a time.
6. If there's no whining for 20 mins, go in quietly or even bring them out.
7. If they start to whine or bark, go to the door say something in an annoyed voice such as "be quiet", and go away quietly. Repeat your annoyed voice from afar if your pup keeps crying.
8. Do this every day and build up the time you leave it alone to three hours.

Potential problems:

* Whatever you do, don't go in and see the crying pup, because that's a reward, so it'll quickly learn to whine to make you come in!
* Never make it obvious that you're leaving your dog home alone. So no jangling of keys and closing doors loudly, not until you have a very relaxed quiet dog who's used to being alone for hours occupied with chewing on a meaty bone.

The good news is - this lesson always works and gives you a stress-free happy dog forever after!

Answer 6

Keep things with him that smell like you.

Basically whats happening is he doesnt like being left alone, and is scared. This is something that will be outgrown, what he sees is you going out the door, and scared you wont come back. You need to just continuously follow the same routine before leaving,a nd when you come in go straight to him. This will show him, that you will always come back, and will help w/ the puppy anxiety.

Give him lots of things to keep him company... At 7 weeks, he actually shouldnt really be away from his litter its still a little young, so he is still very frightened

Answer 7

He will eventually stop doing this. Chances are he only cries for a few minutes as it is.. But once he gets used to life with you, he will be fine. my puppy is about 13 weeks now and she doesn't cry at all anymore! Just make sure you have a crate for him...they really love those!

Answer 8

7 weeks is too young to be taken away from his mama. I have 2 german shepherds and one just had puppies. They should be with mom until at least 10 weeks, and they will whine A LOT when they are first taken to a new home. Give him a warm water bottle wrapped in a blanket to cuddle up to, and a soft, cozy bed in a box or crate so he feels safe. Other than that, you will just have to wait it out.

Answer 9

The best advice I was ever given was a blanket or fluffy toy with your scent on it. I have a 4yo deaf JRT that used to scream and cry and make awful noises when we left her. We got her a kennel and lined it with pillows that we had on our bed. We got new pillows for us and gave her the ones that smelled like us. She loves her kennel now. she burrows in the pillows so she feels safe. Or get a fluffy toy that can be the "mother" . 7 weeks is really young but I have seen dogs and cats both that have been taken from the mother too early attach themselves to a fluffy or furry toy to fake the mother.

Answer 10

First understand that this is a very normal puppy behavior. He is away from his mom and siblings for the first time, and he's crying from fear and anxiety. Basically, he's calling for his mother to come "save him". Be patient. He's a baby and just needs time to adjust. Stick to a regular routine. Crate train him so he learns to feel safe in his "den". Give him lots of cuddling time and lots of play time. The crying is just like what newborn babies do--parents will lose a lot of sleep in the beginning! As soon as he feels safe and secure and gets to know you, he will settle down.

Answer 11

Yep, leave the TV or radio on, and get a kennel, load it up with a comfy blanket and a couple safe chew toys, and close the door behind him. Its most likely separation anxiety, He/she will learn to love the kennel, they feel safe in it. trust me it works!

Also do not give praise when you leave or come home, if you dont make a big deal over it neither will he/she.