How do I stop my dog from crying all night long?
Hey guys! My 8 month old puppy cries all night long and I don't know how to make her stop!
Backstory:
I got her when she was 10 weeks old and I have/had already trained her to sleep in her crate. She did this for months with barely an issue. She would cry occasionally, but mostly she just went to bed. I took her to stay at my moms one weekend and I didn't have her crate, so I let her sleep in the bed with me. (I know, bad call on my part.) Now I can't get her to sleep in her crate at all! She wants in the bed with me and she cries ALL NIGHT LONG until she gets her way. I've tried ignoring her. She doesn't stop. Literally doesn't stop all night long. I've tried various sleepy time spray/supplements. No effect. Shirt with my scent? Didn't help. White noise machine? Just made her whine louder.
I know it's my fault for letting her in the bed with me, but this is starting to affect my everyday life. I need some sleep! Does anyone have any ideas on how to get her back on track? I don't know if this matters, but she does stay in a pen 3 days during the work week while I'm at work and at doggie daycare the other two days. We are working on her getting her freedom during the day, but she just isn't quite there yet.
You may have to allow her to be out more and have more quality time. Being caged up can be a bit depressing. Is she a big dog?
Why not let him sleep with you? I think it’s silly that people say don’t do it. Your dog is part of your pack. My Standard Poodle is 6 yrs and sleeps with us. He often gets down on the floor during the night and it’s all fine.
Try to work with her by providing positive reinforcement. Reward her and make it known that she is a GOOD dog whenever she doesn't cry. You can also try tiring her out by taking her on longer walks. I hope this helps. Don't forget! Reward her for being a good and quiet doggie.
Hey sorry to hear that it’s disappointing for the both of you! What it sounds to me is maybe she misses you since you work and she probably doesn’t like that cage since she stays in it for 3 days while you are working. Maybe try hiding the cage at night and get a bed for her next to where you sleep