[andy9]

And tips to help a puppy sleep through the night or at least stop crying?

[Alty]

Time and patience.

At 8 weeks he's missing his mom and litter mates. Just like a newborn baby, it will take time.

A warm blanket, a clock that ticks, being in the same room with you (in a crate) so he can hear you breathing, can help. But all in all, it takes time and patience, and a few sleepless nights.

The younger the pup the longer it takes. It's all part of getting a puppy. :)

[andy9]

Hahah yay more sleepless nites! Hahaha :) but she will be worth it in the end! :) and if she does cry what should I do to calm her down etc?

[tickle]

Alty!! Good to see you back and posting in your forum. Missed your good advice.

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[tickle]

hahah yay more sleepless nites! hahaha :) but she will be worth it in the end! :) and if she does cry what should i do to calm her down etc?

I hope you mean NO more sleepless nights. Alty is correct, ticking clock with the baby will help a lot, it mimicks mom's heartbeat that is why it calms and soothes a young pup.

If you do any more then what is mentioned, she will expect it all the time and you will be stuck not sleeping again. She may wimper until she figures it all out and finds comfort, but putting up with a little bit for maybe another night, is better then a lot, right ?

[Angelscry2]

Wow a Rottweiler pup awesome!! Ok I have been a Rottweiler breeder for over 19+ years. For your new baby to get use to the create at night time you need to place a towel over to to cover holes so that they do not see you. When you lay down at night cover the create, do not yell at him, do not talk to him. If you can not stand the whining, then place him in a separate room far from yours but keep the cover over the create. This will prevent him from seeing anyone whom may get up in the middle of the night to get drink or use the bathroom. Remember total quietness and out of sight is the best thing. This will work but as others have said it will take some time, but maybe less if done this way. Keep to this retinue until he is house broke and no longer whining when left alone. As stated I have been a breeder for 19+ years and this is how I got my babies ready for air travel so they would not drive the airline crew crazy with all their whining. The new owners are always please that they don't have to fight in getting their new babies to sleep through the night. GL

[Alty]

hahah yay more sleepless nites! hahaha :) but she will be worth it in the end! :) and if she does cry what should i do to calm her down etc?

When she cries ignoring her is best. If you get up every time she cries she'll learn that crying gets her attention. You don't want to start that. ;)

Right now she doesn't know what's going on. She's a puppy in a human world, and she needs to learn what you expect of her. It won't be overnight, and sadly yes, you will have a few sleepless nights, but stick to your guns, and she'll get used to it all in no time.

Just remember that the crate should be a place of comfort, relaxation, a place where she feels safe. Be positive about the crate, but you also have to teach her that this is her sleep place, her safe place. Right now she's scared, and rightfully so. She's used to sleeping with mom, and her brothers and sisters. She's all alone, a new place, people she really doesn't know yet. But she'll get there.

I've had dogs all my life, and each dog adapted to the crate at different times. My lab adapted as soon as we brought the crate into our room. When he could hear our breathing, and my husbands snoring, he settled, and after that it was fine. My border collie cross took a bit longer, it took months. I was starting to look and walk like a zombie, but he finally realized that the crate was his and his alone. Our beagle, well he's a whole other story, and I won't even tell you where he sleeps. Even people that have had dogs their whole life make mistakes. Needless to say, you don't want to give up with a Rottie, unless you don't mind a huge dog sleeping with you on your bed. ;)

Of course now I have to beg for pictures. I have to see this baby. :)

[Lucky098]

If ya can not stand the whining, then place him in a separate room far from yours but keep the cover over the create. This will prevent him from seeing anyone whom may get up in the middle of the night to get drink or use the bathroom. Remember total quietness and out of sight is the best thing. This will work but as others have said it will take some time, but maybe less if done this way.

I don't agree with this at all.. It's actually some pretty bad advise.

You don't not want to EVER segregate a puppy due to whining. What that teaches them, is there is no security in the home. The puppy is 8wks old.. This little pup needs all the security it can get. Its going to be whiney for a couple of weeks, but then will soon learn the routine and that being alone is OK. Putting a puppy in a crate, in the dark, in a different room only creates separation anxiety, anxiety, insecurities and will actually cause MORE whining and crying. Dogs are pack animals. They like to be close to each other. They like listening to each other breath. That is why I always suggest new puppies in crates should be in the room. Its more comforting to them.

[andy9]

OK I see... OK she sleeps in her bed next to mine at night, but then when I have to go to work in the morning I will be putting her in an open room, I mean if she whines when I am next to her she is going to whine no end while I am at work... how could I make it better for her?