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09-15-2003, 08:37 AM
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How to stop a puppy from whining at night...
Does anyone have advice on how to stop a puppy from whining ALL NIGHT LONG? My wife and I got a puppy a few weeks ago and for awhile she was fine at night. But now as soon as we put her up for the night, she starts whining. At night we keep her in the laundry room with a baby gate that prevents her from getting out. My wife and I have ignored her the entire time she does this hoping she will learn that whining will not get her anything, but she doesn't stop. Does anyone have any suggestions?
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09-15-2003, 09:15 AM
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We've always had our new puppies sleep beside our bed in a cardboard box with an old blanket in it. That's really the only sure-fire way to stop the whining. Dogs are pack animals and don't want to be alone -- especially as pups. Our 4-month old Golden Retriever now has run of the house at night but this took care of any midnight whining and kept him from having any accidents at night as most dogs won't go where they sleep.
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09-15-2003, 12:05 PM
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I always heard if you put an old windup alarm clock in their bed the ticking tends to quiet them. Have never tried it myself.
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09-15-2003, 12:33 PM
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Also a hot water bottle wrapped in a towel will comfort them.
You know, Fred, if you keep your sense of humor like you do, you just might make it.
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09-15-2003, 12:33 PM
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Why have them locked up at night?
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09-15-2003, 12:48 PM
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Dogs are pack animals and don't want to be alone -- especially as pups
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The above is correct. Buy a kennel and put it beside your bed at night. Or a box if the pup is already housetrained.
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09-15-2003, 01:13 PM
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Why have them locked up at night?
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Otherwise she would pee and poop everywhere in the house. |
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09-15-2003, 02:08 PM
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Paul,
A kennel is the answer. It resembles a cage (but don't call it that to the puppy). We used one to train our lab, and sometimes she would sleep in it when not forced in there, it was her little haven. We kept a blanket over top of it so it gave her some privacy. And she never peed or pooped in it.
We never punished her by putting her in her kennel, and kept it a positive experience by keeping toys, a pillow, a blankie, whatever in there. At night we said in a upbeat tone, "Abbey, go in your kennel!" and she'd march right in there and lay down. Your mileage may vary, but it's worth a shot!
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09-15-2003, 02:41 PM
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Paul, Rick's crate suggestion tracks my experience exactly.
The only difference is I didn't do the blanket on top thing. I heard that some dogs like the feeling of being in a little cave, so I built a storage box that fits on top. I keep her stuff in there (like her backpack, toys, pickup bags, grooming stuff, treats, even some food).
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09-15-2003, 03:23 PM
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Paul -
I agree with what everyone has said so far, we have had 4 dogs and none of them whined at night (usually  ). Dogs are pack animals, they want to sleep as close to you (the alpha) as possible. Putting them somewhere else at night is a huge reprimand for a dog. They can get used to it, but they naturally want to sleep with the pack.
I would suggest a kennel or put out a training pad in the corner by your bed. They sell scented pads that puppies like to pee on and they will usually go to the same corner every night. There will be accidents, but if you can raise a puppy without a single clean up I'd love to see it.
Just let the pup sleep in your room, at least until 4-6 months old. |
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