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Hi everyone,
This post is a Hail Mary because I am at a loss of what to do. I got my 8 week old toy poodle puppy last week and it’s been mostly a disaster. The silver lining is that potty training is going very well! I think she understand she’s supposed to go outside although obviously she can’t hold it for long yet.
We are STRUGGLING with crate training and being alone. She seemed to be improving and only crying a little when left alone and at night. But the last two days she has gotten progressively worse to screaming at the top of her lungs most of the night. She also can’t stand being left alone in her ex pen, it took an hour of screaming last night until she settled. The time is taking longer instead of shorter, I must be doing something wrong.
Please note she is always pottied, fed, watered, and exercised before being left. She is given plenty of attention as well, we all try not to initiate attention unless she is calm. She has toys and bully stick and treats in her crate but she doesn’t care for much beyond our attention.
I have slept so little that I feel like I’m losing my mind. It’s very hard to bond with her when it feels like I am constantly frustrated. I’ve had puppies and dogs before but nothing like this. My family is not happy with either of us and I feel like I’ve made a mistake in taking on a puppy. Any insight or ideas is welcome. Waiting her out is not working ☹
This post is a Hail Mary because I am at a loss of what to do. I got my 8 week old toy poodle puppy last week and it’s been mostly a disaster. The silver lining is that potty training is going very well! I think she understand she’s supposed to go outside although obviously she can’t hold it for long yet.
We are STRUGGLING with crate training and being alone. She seemed to be improving and only crying a little when left alone and at night. But the last two days she has gotten progressively worse to screaming at the top of her lungs most of the night. She also can’t stand being left alone in her ex pen, it took an hour of screaming last night until she settled. The time is taking longer instead of shorter, I must be doing something wrong.
Please note she is always pottied, fed, watered, and exercised before being left. She is given plenty of attention as well, we all try not to initiate attention unless she is calm. She has toys and bully stick and treats in her crate but she doesn’t care for much beyond our attention.
I have slept so little that I feel like I’m losing my mind. It’s very hard to bond with her when it feels like I am constantly frustrated. I’ve had puppies and dogs before but nothing like this. My family is not happy with either of us and I feel like I’ve made a mistake in taking on a puppy. Any insight or ideas is welcome. Waiting her out is not working ☹