Whining at Night with Crate Training
We just got a ten week old puppy on Friday. Haven't had a dog in twenty-four years and that Corgi was more outdoors than indoors, the opposite of what this one will be. Each night his crate has been in the living room and he has gone in it willingly but has whined for thirty or more minutes. This morning he whined at 4am and I ignored it the best I could but finally at 4:30am took him out. He did pee. But this whining has to stop because I'm a nervous wreck from lack of sleep. We moved his crate into our bedroom for this night with hopes he won't whine as much. But I really don't care for that arrangement at all. How long does this whining go on? I can't handle many nights without rest at my age (64). Any advice on surviving this? Or should I just let the dog go back to the breeder and lose the investment?
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Permalink Reply by Jane Christensen on
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I agree with Linda. Thank you for doing the right thing for the pup.
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Permalink Reply by Karen Dadisman on
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I too think you did the right thing for both you and the pup. A person has to be really ready for the work and stress of a puppy and they need the support of the whole family for it to work. Sounds like you were doing all the work and taking all the stress after being talked into it. Not a good thing. There is someone else for this pup and he will be a better dog for what you did for him. Congrats on your wise and brave decision!
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Permalink Reply by Anna Morelli on
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Susan, thank you for updating your post. I am glad you decided early on to return the pup to the breeder. One of the advantages of getting a pup from a responsible breeder is that they will be there for you when things don't work out, taking the pup back if needed and then finding him an appropriate new home. By returning him early, you gave him a better chance to that adjustment.
As you found out, things often do not work out when you go against your own gut feeling and let yourself be talked into something you're not really fully enthused with, especially when you're the one holding the bag. You did the responsible thing. If it did not work out for you, it would not have worked out for the pup either. I hope you don't beat yourself up over this, another kitten may brighten your day :-)
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Permalink Reply by Susan Taylor on
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Just wanted to add this note that we have chosen to keep the puppy and absolutely are doing better now! After meeting with the breeder and talking more with her, she gave us some very helpful suggestions. (Yes, she would have taken the puppy back to her farm and kept him for three more weeks while we decided if we wanted him.) One big suggestion was to crate him whenever we couldn't watch him...period...and not feel guilty at all about doing so as long as we put a comfortable bed in there with a toy or two and got him out as soon as we could watch him again. Another was to put the crate in our bedroom at night to see if that closeness to us cut out the whining. Well, the first night he slept quietly in his crate from about 9pm until 6am and basically has done so every night since then. Another suggestion which has helped a lot has been that my husband does more with the dog as far as taking him out early in the morning and times when I'm busy with housework or cooking or such. (After all, he is retired now as I reminded him.) We've done so much better since the last note of desperation! Of course, there have still been some accidents in the house but most of the time he does well and goes outside. Those accidents are more our fault than his because we just didn't gauge the time correctly for needing to potty. I'm glad now we kept this little guy because he is a sweet puppy and needed time to adjust just as we did. And our breeder said that anytime we have questions or problems just to call her because she wants to know how we and the puppy are always doing!
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Great news, great breeder! Getting your husband on board was great too. Best wishes.
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Permalink Reply by Denis J. on
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Wally just turned a year old recently and for the past couple of months he has been going to his crate by himself sometimes at night. It's his safe place where he can't be bothered by the cats and darker with the dark drap over. We leave the door open during the day so he's free to go in. I use the word "bed" when I want him to go. He now rushes in as he knows it's followed by a treat.
Once a routine is set in place for all of you that'll help immensly. And indeed, the early walks are not always welcoming, if it's cold and the little one just wants to sniff everything. But it does help as mine usually goes back to bed once he's done with his business. We come back in, he chews a bit on his chew toys or raw hide and then lights out.... :)
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Permalink Reply by Linda on
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Now that is an excellent breeder! I'm so glad she was able to make suggestion to help you and your pup. I am thrilled that things are working out. My dogs (past & present) always viewed the crate as their "den". It was comfortable and they could get away from whatever is bothering them. I only have one crate set up...Max sleeps upstairs with us but Katie is not a good bed partner...every little move and you get your face washed so she sleeps in the crate. She does not go in it during the day but Max does. Neither need to be crated when we are gone....since they are 9 & 11 they are pretty much past the destructive stage....unless they find a stray candy wrapper.
It's great that your husband has gotten more involved. Just like with kids...one parent trying to handle everything gets overwhelming. Please keep us posted on how things are going and make sure you post some pictures.
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Permalink Reply by Bev Levy on
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That is such good news Susan! Best of luck with your pup and I hope he brings you much love and joy :)
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