{"id":22957,"date":"2022-03-25T11:11:29","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:11:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-do-when-your-puppy-wont-stop-crying\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T11:11:29","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:11:29","slug":"what-do-you-do-when-your-puppy-wont-stop-crying","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-do-when-your-puppy-wont-stop-crying\/","title":{"rendered":"What do you do when your puppy won&#8217;t stop crying?"},"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\/what-do-you-do-when-your-puppy-wont-stop-crying\/#What_do_you_do_when_your_puppy_wont_stop_crying\" title=\"What do you do when your puppy won&#8217;t stop crying?\">What do you do when your puppy won&#8217;t stop crying?<\/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\/what-do-you-do-when-your-puppy-wont-stop-crying\/#Is_it_OK_to_ignore_a_crying_puppy\" title=\"Is it OK to ignore a crying puppy?\">Is it OK to ignore a crying puppy?<\/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\/what-do-you-do-when-your-puppy-wont-stop-crying\/#How_do_I_get_my_new_puppy_to_stop_crying\" title=\"How do I get my new puppy to stop crying?\">How do I get my new puppy to stop crying?<\/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\/what-do-you-do-when-your-puppy-wont-stop-crying\/#Should_you_let_a_puppy_cry_it_out\" title=\"Should you let a puppy cry it out?\">Should you let a puppy cry it out?<\/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\/what-do-you-do-when-your-puppy-wont-stop-crying\/#When_should_I_ignore_my_crying_puppy\" title=\"When should I ignore my crying puppy?\">When should I ignore my crying puppy?<\/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\/what-do-you-do-when-your-puppy-wont-stop-crying\/#How_long_should_I_let_my_puppy_cry\" title=\"How long should I let my puppy cry?\">How long should I let my puppy cry?<\/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\/what-do-you-do-when-your-puppy-wont-stop-crying\/#How_do_I_ignore_my_puppy_crying\" title=\"How do I ignore my puppy crying?\">How do I ignore my puppy 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\/what-do-you-do-when-your-puppy-wont-stop-crying\/#Should_you_ignore_a_crying_puppy\" title=\"Should you ignore a crying puppy?\">Should you ignore a crying puppy?<\/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\/what-do-you-do-when-your-puppy-wont-stop-crying\/#Why_is_my_new_puppy_crying_so_much\" title=\"Why is my new puppy crying so much?\">Why is my new puppy crying so much?<\/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\/what-do-you-do-when-your-puppy-wont-stop-crying\/#Should_I_leave_my_puppy_to_cry_at_night\" title=\"Should I leave my puppy to cry at night?\">Should I 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-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-do-when-your-puppy-wont-stop-crying\/#Is_it_OK_to_let_a_puppy_cry_it_out\" title=\"Is it OK to let a puppy cry it out?\">Is it OK to let a puppy cry it out?<\/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\/what-do-you-do-when-your-puppy-wont-stop-crying\/#How_long_should_you_let_a_puppy_cry_it_out_for\" title=\"How long should you let a puppy cry it out for?\">How long should you let a puppy cry it out for?<\/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\/what-do-you-do-when-your-puppy-wont-stop-crying\/#How_long_is_too_long_for_a_puppy_to_cry_in_crate\" title=\"How long is too long for a puppy to cry in crate?\">How long is too long for a puppy to cry in crate?<\/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\/what-do-you-do-when-your-puppy-wont-stop-crying\/#Do_I_ignore_my_puppy_when_he_cries\" title=\"Do I ignore my puppy when he cries?\">Do I ignore my puppy when he cries?<\/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\/what-do-you-do-when-your-puppy-wont-stop-crying\/#How_long_should_you_leave_a_puppy_to_cry\" title=\"How long should you leave a puppy to cry?\">How long should you leave a puppy to cry?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_you_do_when_your_puppy_wont_stop_crying\"><\/span>What do you do when your puppy won&#8217;t stop crying?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>If your puppy won&#8217;t stop crying, consider the following training tips:<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Provide Reassurance. Dogs are companion pets and, as such, long for their humans.  <\/li>\n<li>Be Consistent with Training. Consistency is everything.  <\/li>\n<li>Give Plenty of Attention.  <\/li>\n<li>Create Comfort in the Crate.  <\/li>\n<li>Take a Walk Before Bed.  <\/li>\n<li>Try a Toy.<\/li>\n<p>15-Feb-2020<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_OK_to_ignore_a_crying_puppy\"><\/span>Is it OK to ignore a crying puppy?<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=\"How_do_I_get_my_new_puppy_to_stop_crying\"><\/span>How do I get my new puppy to stop crying?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Puppy&#8217;s first night home: How to stop your puppy from crying<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Tire him out. Don&#8217;t let your puppy take a cozy nap at your feet right before bed.  <\/li>\n<li>Limit food and water before bed. Cut your puppy off from food and water about an hour before bedtime.  <\/li>\n<li>Keep him close.  <\/li>\n<li>Use music to calm.  <\/li>\n<li>When crying continues.<\/li>\n<p>20-Apr-2012<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_you_let_a_puppy_cry_it_out\"><\/span>Should you let a puppy cry it out?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Leaving a puppy to cry it out is a risky strategy. Many puppies will to cry long enough that they need to toilet again. Then you have a crying and a bed wetting problem on your hands. The answer is to build your puppy&#8217;s ability to relax on their own in a crate, in stages.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_should_I_ignore_my_crying_puppy\"><\/span>When should I ignore my crying puppy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>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. Firstly, they may need the toilet, so it&#8217;s important to take them out to check.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_should_I_let_my_puppy_cry\"><\/span>How long should I let my puppy cry?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most of the time we recommend that your pup be settled for <b>5 or more minutes before being let out of their crate. The most ideal scenario is that your pup cries for a bit, but settles in under 30 minutes and falls asleep.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_ignore_my_puppy_crying\"><\/span>How do I ignore my puppy crying?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When your puppy is crying, <b>do not acknowledge them. Do not make eye contact, touch, face, talk, or even scold them. Any of these gestures can be interpreted as attention and will reinforce the crying as a technique to get attention. Once your puppy has stopped crying, reward your puppy with affection and\/or a treat.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_you_ignore_a_crying_puppy\"><\/span>Should you ignore a crying puppy?<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=\"Why_is_my_new_puppy_crying_so_much\"><\/span>Why is my new puppy crying so much?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Like raising a new baby, puppies cry and whine <b>to communicate their thoughts and feelings with their new family. Unfortunately, they don&#8217;t speak the same language as their human roommates, so to get their point across, you&#8217;ll hear a lot of dog whimpering, whining, yelping and even crying.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_leave_my_puppy_to_cry_at_night\"><\/span>Should I leave my 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=\"Is_it_OK_to_let_a_puppy_cry_it_out\"><\/span>Is it OK to let a puppy cry it out?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Leaving a puppy to cry it out is a risky strategy. Many puppies will to cry long enough that they need to toilet again. Then you have a crying and a bed wetting problem on your hands. The answer is to build your puppy&#8217;s ability to relax on their own in a crate, in stages.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_should_you_let_a_puppy_cry_it_out_for\"><\/span>How long should you let a puppy cry it out for?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most of the time we recommend that your pup be settled for <b>5 or more minutes before being let out of their crate. The most ideal scenario is that your pup cries for a bit, but settles in under 30 minutes and falls asleep.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_is_too_long_for_a_puppy_to_cry_in_crate\"><\/span>How long is too long for a puppy to cry in crate?<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_I_ignore_my_puppy_when_he_cries\"><\/span>Do I ignore my puppy when he cries?<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=\"How_long_should_you_leave_a_puppy_to_cry\"><\/span>How long should you leave a puppy 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><\/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<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What do you do when your puppy won&#8217;t stop crying?Is it OK to ignore a crying puppy?How do I get my new puppy to stop crying?Should you let a puppy cry it out?When should I ignore my crying puppy?How long should I let my puppy cry?How do I ignore my puppy crying?Should&#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":[],"class_list":["post-22957","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22957"}],"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=22957"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22957\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=22957"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=22957"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=22957"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}