INTRODUCTION
In one’s home, a puppy is the most exciting addition but this comes with some challenges especially during the first few nights. Our fur babies, just like human babies, tend to cry so much at night for the first few days after arriving home. One huge challenge for your new pup is adjusting in new environment and being separated from their mother and litter mates; this is particularly trying for them during the night as they have been used to sleeping close to their fur mum.
WHY PUPPIES CRY AT NIGHT
A new puppy will cry or whine when they are upset, scared or need assistance. In the wild puppies are never left alone; they are always together with their mother and other siblings and it makes them feel protected when they see her face, feel her smell or touch him. It can be very terrifying for them if your dog finds herself all alone before sleep time even begins in her brand-new home for instance waking up at the middle of the night can be very stressful for her making her yell.
FIRST NIGHT EXPECTATIONS
The hardest part about owning a fur baby is definitely going to be on that first night. They’re generally most stressed so expect a sleepless night. Don’t try and get everything perfect on that first night. Actually we wouldn’t recommend your dog sleeps in your room every single night because down the line this could cause separation anxiety however tonight’s an exception! Instead make a cozy bed on floor next to you so that she can smell you and know you are there if she needs you.
CREATING A BED-TIME ROUTINE FOR THEM
Dogs love routines! So it is crucial that you establish a routine at bedtime early on in order to minimize over crying by puppies throughout nights. After having their gut-friendly puppy food dinner play with them one last time before bed then take them outside for a number one or two. This is how you can begin teaching them some basic commands; for example, by using one word that they associate with going to the toilet every time before they do so.
BUILDING THEM A “DEN”
Helping your dog feel safe in your home may involve creating a den for him just like his wild ancestors, wolves. To make their bed/crate warm and cuddly add some blankets and soft toys. Your pup will sleep more deeply and you will also get a better night’s rest if the area feels secure. Having an old blanket or rag from his previous owner can help him to feel at ease. In addition to this, another way of comforting your little friend when he/she is asleep is wearing one of your t-shirts which has your smell on it again at night.
Sleeping Near them
You may find it challenging to adjust in the first few days of having your puppy and sleep in the living room with him even if it’s for only a short time until he dozes off. Few days later avoid this so that you can return to your comfortable bed; and save your neck and back from wearing out!
Handling Night-Time Wakes
When your puppy cries at night, start by checking whether they want the potty through saying a command word then leading them outside. Take them back to their crate before settling them down gently. Try not to give them too much attention or cuddle excessively, but just enough affectionate touches will console them. This way, they are going to fall asleep faster.
Leave Them a Comfort Item
In conclusion, let your pup have its best (danger-free) chew toy or doggy dreamland treat that may pacify it as well. Furthermore, apart from adapting to new surroundings puppies likewise go through teething stages hence biting something can assist them relax into slumber. Alternatively, during evening hours use dog calming treats filled with ingredients which naturally soothe anxiety in dogs.
Persistence and Patience
For instance, new puppies are getting used to their new home and family as well as missing their siblings resulting in crying at night, barking in the morning or needing a pee. The good news is that most puppies begin sleeping throughout the nighttime when they are about 16 weeks old although they will need assistance from you so as to reach there. You should be consistent with your training techniques that will enable the pet acclimatize into his/her new life keeping quiet all the night long as a result of this process at hand; this will require perseverance on our part as owners too!