How to Teach Puppy to Sleep Through the Night

You bring home a new puppy, and you're excited with your new family pet. You cuddle him, play with him, and love him all day long.

Then bedtime comes. You put him in a crate or in a room that is blocked off and head to bed. Four hours later, the whining and howling are driving you insane, and you wonder what possessed you to get a puppy in the first place.

Dogs are pack animals, and they do not take well to separation, especially in the evening. When you've spent all day playing with your puppy and then leave him alone for the night, he gets confused. This doesn't mean, however, that you should bring your dog to bed with you. On the contrary, bringing your dog into bed can cause a whole host of problems. Instead, you need to help your dog learn how to cope when you are not there.

First remember that a puppy has a small bladder, so it is advisable to cut off his water after six o'clock every evening. Also, you will want to put some paper down for him to use or will want to bring him out at least once a night to have him go to the bathroom.

Dogs who are dealing with anxiety lick as a way to help themselves feel more comfortable. One way to make the time pass easier for your puppy is to utilize a Kong. Many pet owners put peanut butter or treats in the Kong, but you can make them last all night if you freeze them. Simply put a bit of peanut butter on the end to cap it, and then put some dog food or some small treats inside of it. Fill it with water and freeze it. Only give your puppy this treat when it is time for bed, and sooner than you know he'll actually be happy when it is time to go to sleep.

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