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Should I leave my new puppy alone in a crate when we sleep or should he be in the same room
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Customer: Should I leave my new puppy alone in a crate when we sleep or should he be in the same room
Answered by Sarah Snow in 9 mins 1 week ago
Sarah Snow
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I am Dr. Snow, and I can try and help you. Can I have some more information about the puppy?
Customer
I got him yesterday. He’s an 8 week old Bernese mountain dog Great Pyrenees mix. He seems a little anxious since being here but has gotten better throughout the day
Ok thats good; Sleeping in a crate is fine. I think if he can hear you at night it could create more wake ups for him.
He is probably going to vocalize in the crate at first. You an try covering it with a blanket to help him sleep. Try to take him out to potty every few hours at first.
Customer
If he’s in a separate room he cry’s and howls for a long time. Being in an apartment I just worry about the neighbors. Is they’re anything I can do to calm him
Ah yes, that is frustrating when you also need to worry about neighbors. Try a white noise machine and covering the crate. If you don't have a white noise machine you could try leaving the tv or radio on for him.
It gets better with time and consistency!
Customer
Okay thank you I will try that!
I know its a bit stressful and exhausting at first. To be clear, there is nothing wrong with having him in th same room with you. I find most of the time, it increases the wake ups, but if thats what works for you, then thats ok too!
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