{"id":22655,"date":"2022-03-25T11:11:12","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:11:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-i-ignore-my-dog-crying-at-night\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T11:11:12","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:11:12","slug":"do-i-ignore-my-dog-crying-at-night","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-i-ignore-my-dog-crying-at-night\/","title":{"rendered":"Do I ignore my dog crying at night?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-i-ignore-my-dog-crying-at-night\/#Do_I_ignore_my_dog_crying_at_night\" title=\"Do I ignore my dog crying at night?\">Do I ignore my dog crying at night?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-i-ignore-my-dog-crying-at-night\/#What_causes_dogs_to_cry_at_night\" title=\"What causes dogs to cry at night?\">What causes dogs to cry at night?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-i-ignore-my-dog-crying-at-night\/#Should_I_leave_my_dog_to_cry_at_night\" title=\"Should I leave my dog to cry at night?\">Should I leave my dog to cry at night?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-i-ignore-my-dog-crying-at-night\/#Is_it_OK_to_ignore_your_puppy_crying_at_night\" title=\"Is it OK to ignore your puppy crying at night?\">Is it OK to ignore your puppy crying at night?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-i-ignore-my-dog-crying-at-night\/#What_do_you_do_when_your_dog_cries_at_night\" title=\"What do you do when your dog cries at night?\">What do you do when your dog cries at night?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-i-ignore-my-dog-crying-at-night\/#Why_has_my_dog_suddenly_started_crying_at_night\" title=\"Why has my dog suddenly started crying at night?\">Why has my dog suddenly started crying at night?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-i-ignore-my-dog-crying-at-night\/#Is_it_OK_to_leave_a_dog_crying\" title=\"Is it OK to leave a dog crying?\">Is it OK to leave a dog crying?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-i-ignore-my-dog-crying-at-night\/#How_long_should_you_leave_a_dog_to_cry\" title=\"How long should you leave a dog to cry?\">How long should you leave a dog to cry?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-i-ignore-my-dog-crying-at-night\/#Is_it_OK_to_leave_my_puppy_to_cry_at_night\" title=\"Is it OK to leave my puppy to cry at night?\">Is it OK to leave my puppy to cry at night?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-i-ignore-my-dog-crying-at-night\/#Should_you_leave_a_puppy_to_cry_at_night\" title=\"Should you leave a puppy to cry at night?\">Should you leave a puppy to cry at night?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-i-ignore-my-dog-crying-at-night\/#Will_puppies_stop_crying_if_you_ignore_them\" title=\"Will puppies stop crying if you ignore them?\">Will puppies stop crying if you ignore them?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-i-ignore-my-dog-crying-at-night\/#What_do_I_do_when_my_puppy_cries_at_night\" title=\"What do I do when my puppy cries at night?\">What do I do when my puppy cries at night?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-i-ignore-my-dog-crying-at-night\/#Should_I_ignore_my_dog_crying_at_night\" title=\"Should I ignore my dog crying at night?\">Should I ignore my dog crying at night?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-i-ignore-my-dog-crying-at-night\/#Why_is_my_dog_whining_all_night\" title=\"Why is my dog whining all night?\">Why is my dog whining all night?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-i-ignore-my-dog-crying-at-night\/#Should_I_ignore_a_crying_puppy_at_night\" title=\"Should I ignore a crying puppy at night?\">Should I ignore a crying puppy at night?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-i-ignore-my-dog-crying-at-night\/#Do_you_let_dogs_cry_it_out\" title=\"Do you let dogs cry it out?\">Do you let dogs cry it out?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_I_ignore_my_dog_crying_at_night\"><\/span>Do I ignore my dog crying at night?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ignoring them at night won&#8217;t help them build confidence and may make them worse which isn&#8217;t what anyone wants. They need to be taught how to be independent slowly. <b>We would never recommend ignoring your puppy when they cry at night, especially in their first few nights.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_causes_dogs_to_cry_at_night\"><\/span>What causes dogs to cry at night?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are many reasons your dog may cry at night including <b>loneliness, anxiety, pain, and alerting you to noises he hears outside. Since there are so many possible reasons for the crying, it can be difficult to pinpoint the reason without looking at context and then working to eliminate each potential cause.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_leave_my_dog_to_cry_at_night\"><\/span>Should I leave my dog to cry at night?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Dog experts recommend not letting your puppy cry at night. It&#8217;s likely to make their anxiety worse and could lead to behavior problems. Not only will you hear it, but your neighbors will hear crying, too. Even if you live in a soundproof home or have a mansion, the noise will be audible even if they&#8217;re alone.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_OK_to_ignore_your_puppy_crying_at_night\"><\/span>Is it OK to ignore your puppy crying at night?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ignoring them at night won&#8217;t help them build confidence and may make them worse which isn&#8217;t what anyone wants. They need to be taught how to be independent slowly. <b>We would never recommend ignoring your puppy when they cry at night, especially in their first few nights.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_you_do_when_your_dog_cries_at_night\"><\/span>What do you do when your dog cries at night?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>5ufeff A dog with pent up physical or emotional energy is more likely to whine. Respond selectively to your dog&#8217;s whining. <b>If you&#8217;re sure there&#8217;s no real need, it&#8217;s best to ignore it. Once you notice a moment of silence, offer praise, a treat, or a similar reward.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_has_my_dog_suddenly_started_crying_at_night\"><\/span>Why has my dog suddenly started crying at night?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>When your dog gets bored and everyone else in the house has gone to sleep at night, this could cause her to start whining at night for what may seem like no reason. She is likely looking for attention or for someone to play with her, or she may want to be let out into the yard to run aroundregardless of the time!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_OK_to_leave_a_dog_crying\"><\/span>Is it OK to leave a dog crying?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>You should never leave a puppy to cry when they are in need of the basics, or this can cause difficulties with training later. Your puppy may cry when they are left alone, perhaps if you&#8217;re elsewhere in the home or asleep.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_should_you_leave_a_dog_to_cry\"><\/span>How long should you leave a dog to cry?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Two or three seconds, then five, then ten, and so on.<\/b><b>Working your way up to a minute or so. Puppies learn really fast (within a day or two) that &#8216;quiet&#8217; is rewarding. If you get this right, by the time you get up to waiting one minute, most crying will have stopped and the puppy will be silent most of the time.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_OK_to_leave_my_puppy_to_cry_at_night\"><\/span>Is it OK to leave my puppy to cry at night?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Leaving a puppy to cry at night is likely to increase your puppy&#8217;s anxiety and may lead to other behaviour problems developing, such as separation-related problems.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_you_leave_a_puppy_to_cry_at_night\"><\/span>Should you leave a puppy to cry at night?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Dog experts recommend not letting your puppy cry at night. It&#8217;s likely to make their anxiety worse and could lead to behavior problems. Not only will you hear it, but your neighbors will hear crying, too. Even if you live in a soundproof home or have a mansion, the noise will be audible even if they&#8217;re alone.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_puppies_stop_crying_if_you_ignore_them\"><\/span>Will puppies stop crying if you ignore them?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The key is to <b>ignore the puppy when they cry, as if you come to them they will see their crying as acceptable behavior to get your attention. Though, it is important to come to the puppy&#8217;s aid if it is so distressing that it&#8217;s harming itself.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_I_do_when_my_puppy_cries_at_night\"><\/span>What do I do when my puppy cries at night?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>7 Tips To Stop Your Puppy Crying At Night<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Never underestimate the power of the potty!<\/li>\n<li>Crate train your puppy.<\/li>\n<li>Provide comfort, but not attention.<\/li>\n<li>Wear your pupper out  every day.<\/li>\n<li>Keep a routine.<\/li>\n<li>Limit access to distractions.<\/li>\n<li>Check for other issues.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_ignore_my_dog_crying_at_night\"><\/span>Should I ignore my dog crying at night?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Although initially you may experience plenty of sleepless nights, <b>it is better to ignore any barking or whining at night from the get go. As long as your dog is comfortable, it will come to no harm and this attention seeking behaviour should only last for a short time.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_whining_all_night\"><\/span>Why is my dog whining all night?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>When your dog gets bored and everyone else in the house has gone to sleep at night, this could cause her to start whining at night for what may seem like no reason. She is likely looking for attention or for someone to play with her, or she may want to be let out into the yard to run aroundregardless of the time!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_ignore_a_crying_puppy_at_night\"><\/span>Should I ignore a crying puppy at night?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Dog experts recommend not letting your puppy cry at night. It&#8217;s likely to make their anxiety worse and could lead to behavior problems. Not only will you hear it, but your neighbors will hear crying, too. Even if you live in a soundproof home or have a mansion, the noise will be audible even if they&#8217;re alone.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_you_let_dogs_cry_it_out\"><\/span>Do you let dogs cry it out?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ignoring them at night won&#8217;t help them build confidence and may make them worse which isn&#8217;t what anyone wants. They need to be taught how to be independent slowly. <b>We would never recommend ignoring your puppy when they cry at night, especially in their first few nights.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Do I ignore my dog crying at night?What causes dogs to cry at night?Should I leave my dog to cry at night?Is it OK to ignore your puppy crying at night?What do you do when your dog cries at night?Why has my dog suddenly started crying at night?Is it OK to leave&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22655"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=22655"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22655\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=22655"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=22655"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=22655"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}