Content

• Steps
• Part 1 of 2: Changing Your Dog's Sleeping Place and Habits
• Part 2 of 2: Consider your pet's personality
• Tips
• Sources and citations

Can't put your puppy or adult dog to sleep at night? Does your pet whine and howl all night? If you want to train your dog to sleep at night, arrange for a constant daily regimen for him and create a comfortable place for him to sleep. Give her time to adapt and pay attention to her health. By doing this, you will prepare the conditions for a good night's sleep!

Steps

Part 1 of 2: Changing Your Dog's Sleeping Place and Habits

1. 1 Provide a good sleeping place for your dog. For an energetic, restless puppy, use a warm blanket. Hang a clock nearby that makes rhythmic ticking sounds.You can try turning on the radio quietly or placing a noise generator nearby to help your puppy fall asleep faster. Place a heating pad under your dog's bedding or sleeping box to create a warm corner for him.
   • If you are using an electric heating pad, make sure that the puppy cannot reach the electrical wires or the heating pad or he may bite through them.
2. 2 Train your dog to sleep in a box. If you want your dog to sleep in a box, but he is not used to it, it may take you a long time to get him accustomed. Observe your dog's habits and get ready to show him that the box is a good place. Place toys in the box to stimulate your puppy's interest in exploring a new location. When you say the commands "into place" or "into the box", do it in a benevolent tone. This will teach your dog not to take the box as a punishment.
   • If you send your dog to the box as a punishment, he will not feel comfortable and relaxed there.
3. 3 Give your dog more physical activity. If your dog hasn't moved much during the day, it will be difficult for him to fall asleep at night. Depending on the breed, age and level of fitness, exercise can take from 30 minutes to 3 or more hours. You can train your pet at any time of the day, which is consistent with your daily regimen. However, it is recommended to avoid outdoor games for an hour or two before bed, so that your dog has time to calm down before bed.
   • Play new games with your dog, such as scent hunting, tracking, jumping over obstacles, and agility exercises. New games help you develop new skills and stimulate physical and mental activity, which will provide both you and your dog with a good workout, help alleviate boredom and strengthen your emotional connection.
4. 4 Observe the evening routine. Give your pet a chance to indulge in natural needs just before bed. Feed your dog a few hours before bed. This will give her enough time to digest food and make the toilet. Spend calmly and relaxed about an hour before bed to set your dog up for sleep.
   • If you have an anxious active pet, try giving it Adaptil. This is a synthetic analogue of pheromones of a lactating female. The drug will help relieve anxiety and calm your dog or puppy.
5. 5 Be patient. Any changes in the daily regimen take time to adapt. To ensure that both you and your dog sleep well at night, try to tire him out well with exercises and games. Check with your veterinarian if you can give your dog antihistamines. They will help the dog to calm down at first, while he gets used to the new regime.

Part 2 of 2: Consider your pet's personality

1. 1 Consider any factors that may affect your dog's sleep. Any third-party reasons can cause anxiety in the dog. Maybe you are packing for a trip or moving, strangers are visiting your house, you have new neighbors, or there are loud noises coming from the street. Remember, dogs love consistency. Changes that you find minor, such as rearranging the furniture in the bedroom, will be significant for the dog.
   • Some dogs are more restless than others, so be patient, try to understand your pet's motives and take them into account when making changes to your life.
2. 2 Watch for health problems. If this is an adult dog and has behaved calmly before, determine if it has any medical conditions. Talk to your veterinarian about unexpected changes in your dog's behavior, including changes in appetite and physical activity.
   • If the dog is bothered by pain or natural needs, it will not be able to fall asleep at night.
3. 3 Give your puppy time to get used to your home. It may take a puppy several days (and nights) to get used to the new housing and daily routine. Establish ground rules at the very beginning. This will help the puppy get used to the evening activities that prepare him for bed. Feed the puppy at the same time, and some time after feeding, walk him for 15-20 minutes so that he can fulfill his natural needs.
   • Place the puppy's box in your bedroom with him next to you. So he will be able to let you know if he needs to go outside at night due to need.

Tips

• If the puppy starts whining in the box, but you know that he has relieved his needs, do not react to his cry. No need to encourage his whims. But if the puppy was quiet, and after a few hours began to whine, take him outside on a leash so that he can go to the toilet. Most likely, this is why he woke up and woke you up to ask to go to the toilet.
• When you return the puppy to the box, he may whine a little more, but do not react to his cry and he will soon calm down.
• Keep your room quiet and dark.
• When training your puppy to the spot, you can sometimes feed him right in the box to create positive associations for him. Special toys-puzzles with holes for treats keep the puppy occupied for a long time, stimulate mental activity and prolong the process of eating.
• Give your dog something to chew on, such as a special chewing bone. This activity helps the dogs relax.
• You should not let your dog out early in the morning and late in the evening without supervision - at this time there are many stray animals in the street.
• Let your dog go to bed and scratch his favorite spots. This will calm her down and help her relax. If you don't want dog hair in your bed, you can do it elsewhere.

Sources and citations

1. ↑ http://www.sspca.org/PDFs/Dog-Behavior/Crate%20Training%20for%20Your%20Dog%20or%20Puppy.pdf
2. ↑ http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/virtual-pet-behaviorist/dog-behavior/exercise-dogs
3. ↑ http://funnosework.com/
4. ↑ http://www.akc.org/events/rally/
5. ↑ http://www.vetstreet.com/our-pet-experts/help-your-new-puppy-feel-at-home
6. ↑ Pinney, Chris C. The Complete Home Veterinary Guide. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2004. eBook Collection (EBSCOhost). Web. 3 Mar. 2015. p 41.
7. ↑ http://www.sspca.org/PDFs/Dog-Behavior/Crate%20Training%20for%20Your%20Dog%20or%20Puppy.pdf