{"id":4472,"date":"2022-04-03T03:14:58","date_gmt":"2022-04-03T03:14:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/your-question-how-do-i-stop-my-puppy-from-witching-hour\/"},"modified":"2022-08-04T09:25:41","modified_gmt":"2022-08-04T09:25:41","slug":"your-question-how-do-i-stop-my-puppy-from-witching-hour","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/your-question-how-do-i-stop-my-puppy-from-witching-hour\/","title":{"rendered":"Your question: How do I stop my puppy from witching hour?"},"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\/your-question-how-do-i-stop-my-puppy-from-witching-hour\/#Your_question_How_do_I_stop_my_puppy_from_witching_hour\" title=\"Your question: How do I stop my puppy from witching hour?\">Your question: How do I stop my puppy from witching hour?<\/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\/your-question-how-do-i-stop-my-puppy-from-witching-hour\/#How_do_I_calm_my_puppy_down_during_witching_hour\" title=\"How do I calm my puppy down during witching hour?\">How do I calm my puppy down during witching hour?<\/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\/your-question-how-do-i-stop-my-puppy-from-witching-hour\/#Why_do_puppies_have_witching_hours\" title=\"Why do puppies have witching hours?\">Why do puppies have witching hours?<\/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\/your-question-how-do-i-stop-my-puppy-from-witching-hour\/#Why_do_puppies_go_crazy_in_the_evening\" title=\"Why do puppies go crazy in the evening?\">Why do puppies go crazy in the evening?<\/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\/your-question-how-do-i-stop-my-puppy-from-witching-hour\/#How_do_I_get_my_puppy_to_calm_down_at_night\" title=\"How do I get my puppy to calm down at night?\">How do I get my puppy to calm down 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\/your-question-how-do-i-stop-my-puppy-from-witching-hour\/#How_long_do_puppy_Zoomies_last\" title=\"How long do puppy Zoomies last?\">How long do puppy Zoomies last?<\/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\/your-question-how-do-i-stop-my-puppy-from-witching-hour\/#What_time_should_puppy_go_to_sleep\" title=\"What time should puppy go to sleep?\">What time should puppy go to sleep?<\/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\/your-question-how-do-i-stop-my-puppy-from-witching-hour\/#At_what_age_are_puppies_most_hyper\" title=\"At what age are puppies most hyper?\">At what age are puppies most hyper?<\/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\/your-question-how-do-i-stop-my-puppy-from-witching-hour\/#What_age_does_the_witching_hour_stop\" title=\"What age does the witching hour stop?\">What age does the witching hour stop?<\/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\/your-question-how-do-i-stop-my-puppy-from-witching-hour\/#What_do_you_do_with_an_overtired_puppy\" title=\"What do you do with an overtired puppy?\">What do you do with an overtired puppy?<\/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\/your-question-how-do-i-stop-my-puppy-from-witching-hour\/#How_do_you_calm_a_hyper_puppy\" title=\"How do you calm a hyper puppy?\">How do you calm a hyper puppy?<\/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\/your-question-how-do-i-stop-my-puppy-from-witching-hour\/#Do_puppies_have_mad_half_hour\" title=\"Do puppies have mad half hour?\">Do puppies have mad half hour?<\/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\/your-question-how-do-i-stop-my-puppy-from-witching-hour\/#Why_does_my_puppy_bite_me_more_than_anyone_else\" title=\"Why does my puppy bite me more than anyone else?\">Why does my puppy bite me more than anyone else?<\/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\/your-question-how-do-i-stop-my-puppy-from-witching-hour\/#Should_I_ignore_my_puppy_barking_at_night\" title=\"Should I ignore my puppy barking at night?\">Should I ignore my puppy barking at 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\/your-question-how-do-i-stop-my-puppy-from-witching-hour\/#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-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/your-question-how-do-i-stop-my-puppy-from-witching-hour\/#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><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Your_question_How_do_I_stop_my_puppy_from_witching_hour\"><\/span>Your question: How do I stop my puppy from witching hour?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Go to the pet store (or order online) and purchase a bunch of really yummy high value bones and\/or toys on hand so you can give him something else to do when he gets really bitey, especially during the Witching Hour. You will likely need to give him a new one every 20 seconds, over and over- keep rotating them.<\/p>\n<p>Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-deal-with-my-puppys-witching-hour\/\">How do I deal with my puppy&#8217;s witching hour?<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-i-calm-my-puppy-down-during-witching\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_calm_my_puppy_down_during_witching_hour\"><\/span>How do I calm my puppy down during witching hour?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<div id=\"cnt_rb_271118\" class=\"cnt32_rl_bg_str\" data-id=\"271118\"><span style=\"font-family: var(--global-body-font-family);\">Try a LickMat with some greek yogurt and liver treats frozen on it. Or a Feeder Tray to smear some wet food and sprinkle some blueberries or treats on it and freeze. If he gets bitey, all play stops. If it\u2019s really bad, get a few treats and lure him in to his crate for a 5-minute time out.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"why-do-puppies-have-witching-hours\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_puppies_have_witching_hours\"><\/span>Why do puppies have witching hours?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Puppies usually have a \u201cwitching\u201d hour in the early morning or late evening (this can vary for all puppies). Most puppies tear around the house, engaging in increased levels of mouthing behavior with his\/her pet parent or the poor resident dog\/cat. Some trainers call this the \u201czoomies\u201d.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-192048\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Why-do-puppies-have-witching-hours.jpg\" alt=\"Why do puppies have witching hours?\" width=\"1024\" height=\"626\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Why-do-puppies-have-witching-hours.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Why-do-puppies-have-witching-hours-300x183.jpg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Why-do-puppies-have-witching-hours-768x470.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-do-puppies-go-crazy-in-the-evening\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_puppies_go_crazy_in_the_evening\"><\/span>Why do puppies go crazy in the evening?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This completely normal behavior is a way for your puppy to get rid of excess energy. Because frapping releases energy, you can expect to see it when your dog is particularly excited or playful. Get that tennis ball out for a game of fetch and your puppy might start zooming all over the backyard.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mh7LTq3ybVw\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-i-get-my-puppy-to-calm-down-at-night\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_my_puppy_to_calm_down_at_night\"><\/span>How do I get my puppy to calm down at night?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Give Them A Gentle Rub Down<\/p>\n<p>If your dog experiences anxiety at night, giving your dog soft, slow caresses down the side of their face will help them feel relaxed, and allows the two of you to share special bonding time together before bed.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-long-do-puppy-zoomies-last\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_puppy_Zoomies_last\"><\/span>How long do puppy Zoomies last?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most of the time, a case of the zoomies lasts just a few minutes or even less. Although they can extend upwards of 10 minutes in some cases, that is not typical.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-time-should-puppy-go-to-sleep\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_time_should_puppy_go_to_sleep\"><\/span>What time should puppy go to sleep?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Bedtime: A set bedtime makes his adjustment and house training easier for everyone. It doesn\u2019t matter if it\u2019s 8 p.m. or midnight, as long as it becomes a routine. Take him to his crate and help him settle down for the night.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"at-what-age-are-puppies-most-hyper\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"At_what_age_are_puppies_most_hyper\"><\/span>At what age are puppies most hyper?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You play a huge role in your puppy\u2019s energy levels too! If you make sure that your puppy gets a healthy amount of exercise during the day, that will keep him from getting hyper. Now, as for what age puppies tend to be the most hyper, they\u2019ll begin experiencing an increase in energy around 10 weeks old.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-192049\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/At-what-age-are-puppies-most-hyper.jpg\" alt=\"At what age are puppies most hyper?\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/At-what-age-are-puppies-most-hyper.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/At-what-age-are-puppies-most-hyper-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/At-what-age-are-puppies-most-hyper-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/At-what-age-are-puppies-most-hyper-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yCGuCC--6JU\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-age-does-the-witching-hour-stop\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_age_does_the_witching_hour_stop\"><\/span>What age does the witching hour stop?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The positive thing to remember that this is not a phase that lasts forever and eventually the baby grows out of it. You will find that witching hour for baby ends at around 4 months for most babies while some grow out of it at the end of five months.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-do-you-do-with-an-overtired-puppy\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_you_do_with_an_overtired_puppy\"><\/span>What do you do with an overtired puppy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>An overtired puppy can seem to have more energy than he (and you) can handle. Maybe, it\u2019s time for a nap. Training your puppy or adult dog to \u201ctouch\u201d, \u201cleave it\u201d, and \u201cdrop it\u201d can help your dog learn to redirect his energy and focus from nipping to something more appropriate.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-calm-a-hyper-puppy\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_calm_a_hyper_puppy\"><\/span>How do you calm a hyper puppy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here are some tips for the owner of the energetic dog that is hard to calm down.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Know your breed.<\/li>\n<li>Provide adequate daily exercise.<\/li>\n<li>Teach practical skills.<\/li>\n<li>Give the dog a job.<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t forget the veterinary check.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 id=\"do-puppies-have-mad-half-hour\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_puppies_have_mad_half_hour\"><\/span>Do puppies have mad half hour?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The puppy will learn that biting too hard stops the fun. Persistence is the key, although pups do have mad half hours when they race around and it seems their brain doesn\u2019t engage with their head.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5dNKZ27Fdts\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"why-does-my-puppy-bite-me-more-than-anyone\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_puppy_bite_me_more_than_anyone_else\"><\/span>Why does my puppy bite me more than anyone else?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your pet could be biting you because its teeth are growing. It is common for puppies to nibble, nip or bite anything when they\u2019re teething. They may be more keen on nipping at your soft hands than your husband\u2019s rough ones. This kind of trait will also depend on the breed you have.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"should-i-ignore-my-puppy-barking-at-night\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_ignore_my_puppy_barking_at_night\"><\/span>Should I ignore my puppy barking at night?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most young puppies can\u2019t make it through the night without a trip to the potty. Keep trips outside as calm as possible. \u2026 When you know your puppy doesn\u2019t need to go outside to the bathroom, ignore her noises. If you pay attention to her, you will only encourage her to keep barking or howling.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Q3o60gwWr2c\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"should-i-leave-my-puppy-to-cry-at-night\"><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>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\u2019re elsewhere in the home or asleep.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-do-you-do-when-your-dog-cries-at-night\"><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>If the barking or whining is persistent, quietly make your way down to the closed door and give a firm command of quiet through the door. Do not open the door until your dog has calmed down and is being quiet. When this occurs, open the door and give them lots of praise and cuddles.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Your question: How do I stop my puppy from witching hour?How do I calm my puppy down during witching hour?Why do puppies have witching hours?Why do puppies go crazy in the evening?How do I get my puppy to calm down at night?How long do puppy Zoomies last?What time should puppy go to&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":192047,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-do-I-stop-my-puppy-from-witching-hour.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4472"}],"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=4472"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4472\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":192050,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4472\/revisions\/192050"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/192047"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4472"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4472"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4472"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}