But, if you want your puppy to sleep away from you at night, then it's worth remembering that your puppy will be new to your home and will have been separated from their mum and litter mates. If you've decided that you want your dog to stay in your room with you at night, then you can breeze on by this section. Getting your puppy used to being alone at night It’s much better to gradually build up their time away from you so that they feel relaxed and comfortable at night time. It’s a huge shock for a new puppy to be away from their mum and litter, so leaving them alone to cry is stressful for them.Īs puppies need their sleep, this could also cause them to feel tired, anxious and irritable during the day. Remember, if you have a bigger dog, you may want to think about how much space they would take up in the bed when they’re fully grown. But be sure to think about this realistically. There's nothing wrong with your puppy sleeping in bed with you. It's normal for a puppy to need time and training to feel comfortable sleeping on their own through the night. Note: Whatever you decide, remember that being alone at night can be scary for a puppy, especially if they’ve never been separated from their mum and littermates before.
However, some puppies will pester older dogs, so be sure to take this into consideration when leaving them together at night. If you have another dog that settles really well away from you at night, then it will naturally make it much easier for your puppy to settle, as they won't be alone. Although it can be quite tiring getting up a few times a night, your puppy is likely to be house trained much quicker this way. It will also help with house training, as they’ll be able to tell you when they need to go to the loo. Then, you can gradually move them to where you would like them to sleep permanently. Having your puppy in your bedroom with you will make them feel more reassured. We recommend at least having them in your bedroom with you in the beginning in either a dog bed or crate. For others, it’s important that their dog sleep in another room. Some people are happy to have their dog sleep in their bedroom. Before you bring your puppy home, it’s important to think about the things that will help you settle them in for the night.
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