5 week old puppy

The difference between a human baby and a 6 week old puppy ? Obviously, when a human baby cries, it needs immediate attention. But how about when a puppy cries ? When I go to sleep, I crate the puppy. BUT he cries, and cries, and cries. I know that his tummy is full , so he is not hungry. Yes, he has a nice soft bed and cut up newspapers at one end. He wants me to cuddle him. I get it. But, he needs to get used to the idea of his "cave". Will he outgrow that crying when crated?
 

I imagine they must get used to the crate, but I can't take the whining so I let my puppy sleep with me. She's 12 now and never has wet the bed, but many nights she licks my face at about three A. M. to tell me she has to go and I get up and let her out.
 
As suggested an old wind up clock that ticks will comfort most pups.

Do you have an old dust mop,,one with cotton threads?
Until you get a stuffed toy for him it may settle him down to sleep with it.
Another hint is warm an old towel in the dryer & give it to him at bedtime.


Our Boston Terrier was few days shy of 8 weeks when we got him.
The breeder gave me two small terry cloth toys which had squeakers in them.
At age 7 months he still wants them in his crate.

Good luck with your new best buddy.
 

Della said:
I imagine they must get used to the crate, but I can't take the whining so I let my puppy sleep with me. She's 12 now and never has wet the bed, but many nights she licks my face at about three A. M. to tell me she has to go and I get up and let her out.
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Perhaps in the future, I may let "Indy" sleep with me. BUT, right now, he not only pees but poops even when in my lap. Heaven know what he'd do in my bed. Even when older, it would be totally unacceptable for him to wake me at 3 am. Once he stops whining , he can sleep, in his crate by my bed.
Edit to add: it just occurred to me that since Indy loves to sleep on my worn/dirty clothes , (its the smell of me) , I'm going dig out some really old clothes that I don't care about and I'll wear them for two days and make a bed for him out of those clothes.
 
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senior chef said:
The difference between a human baby and a 6 week old puppy ? Obviously, when a human baby cries, it needs immediate attention. But how about when a puppy cries ? When I go to sleep, I crate the puppy. BUT he cries, and cries, and cries. I know that his tummy is full , so he is not hungry. Yes, he has a nice soft bed and cut up newspapers at one end. He wants me to cuddle him. I get it. But, he needs to get used to the idea of his "cave". Will he outgrow that crying when crated?
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Honestly, he may switch from crying to barking continuously. He has to be taught not to bark or cry in the crate, but he is TOO YOUNG!
 
senior chef said:
Perhaps in the future, I may let "Indy" sleep with me. BUT, right now, he not only pees but poops even when in my lap. Heaven know what he'd do in my bed. Even when older, it would be totally unacceptable for him to wake me at 3 am. Once he stops whining , he can sleep, in his crate by my bed.
Edit to add: it just occurred to me that since Indy loves to sleep on my worn/dirty clothes , (its the smell of me) , I'm going dig out some really old clothes that I don't care about and I'll wear them for two days and make a bed for him out of those clothes.
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Except if the clothes smell of urine or feces then he will think he is suppose to go there
 
Della said:
I imagine they must get used to the crate, but I can't take the whining so I let my puppy sleep with me. She's 12 now and never has wet the bed, but many nights she licks my face at about three A. M. to tell me she has to go and I get up and let her out.
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Yup, that’s what pet parents do, take care of their animals no matter what the time.
 
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Not easy for you @senior chef .. as you have no choice other than to do your best. I am surmising the vet gave you some advice?

Barking/crying isn't going to stop anytime soon. He is still very young. Consistency on your part, is important.
 
Pinky said:
Not easy for you @senior chef .. as you have no choice other than to do your best. I am surmising the vet gave you some advice?

Barking/crying isn't going to stop anytime soon. He is still very young. Consistency on your part, is important.
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I live just across the border in Mexico. The vet I saw speaks Spanish only and not only that but I'm profoundly deaf. I can hear noises BUT I don't understand human speech well at all.
When Indy cries, I feel guilty. Like I'm doing something wrong. If it is normal for a young puppy to cry merely because I don't hold him 24/7 then I'll feel less guilty.
Right now he is getting all the food he wants, has play toys which he mostly ignores, a nice soft warm bed, plenty enough room to move around in his pen, and lots and lots of petting.
If he had his way, I'd be holding him 24/7. And THAT is just not going to happen.
As Caesar Millan says, "I am the leader of the pack. The dog MUST understand that"
 
senior chef said:
I live just across the border in Mexico. The vet I saw speaks Spanish only and not only that but I'm profoundly deaf. I can hear noises BUT I don't understand human speech well at all.
When Indy cries, I feel guilty. Like I'm doing something wrong. If it is normal for a young puppy to cry merely because I don't hold him 24/7 then I'll feel less guilty.
Right now he is getting all the food he wants, has play toys which he mostly ignores, a nice soft warm bed, plenty enough room to move around in his pen, and lots and lots of petting.
If he had his way, I'd be holding him 24/7. And THAT is just not going to happen.
As Caesar Millan says, "I am the leader of the pack. The dog MUST understand that"
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But you do not have a dog, you have a puppy. Google puppy training buy some books train yourself and then train the puppy. Otherwise, you will have an out of control adult dog. Puppies and dogs can learn by signing. In fact, they learn signs faster.
 
senior chef said:
The difference between a human baby and a 6 week old puppy ? Obviously, when a human baby cries, it needs immediate attention. But how about when a puppy cries ? When I go to sleep, I crate the puppy. BUT he cries, and cries, and cries. I know that his tummy is full , so he is not hungry. Yes, he has a nice soft bed and cut up newspapers at one end. He wants me to cuddle him. I get it. But, he needs to get used to the idea of his "cave". Will he outgrow that crying when crated?
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What makes you think your puppy doesn't need immediate attention? He sees you are his mother. He misses his mother since he was taken away from her too young.

Puppies that young have a short attention span. You'll have to be more patient and be his mama until his older. Cuddle him, hug him, tell him all the time he's a good boy and you love him. He needs to feel the warmth of your body and hear your heart beating. Makes him feel secure.
 
Gemma said:
What makes you think your puppy doesn't need immediate attention? He sees you are his mother. He misses his mother since he was taken away from her too young.

Puppies that young have a short attention span. You'll have to be more patient and be his mama until his older. Cuddle him, hug him, tell him all the time he's a good boy and you love him. He needs to feel the warmth of your body and hear your heart beating. Makes him feel secure.
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Yes, you are right. I do not think puppies need immediate attention. Look, I do give him attention BUT if left up to him, I'd not have time to sleep or cook dinner.
 
senior chef said:
Yes, you are right. I do not think puppies need immediate attention. Look, I do give him attention BUT if left up to him, I'd not have time to sleep or cook dinner.
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You accepted this puppy and now have a commitment to it, just like you do for sleep and cooking. Perhaps this puppy was way to young to receive and raise at this time for you?
 
Gemma said:
You accepted this puppy and now have a commitment to it, just like you do for sleep and cooking. Perhaps this puppy was way to young to receive and raise at this time for you?
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I have been thinking that very same thing. I’ve had to recognize that a puppy is now just too much for me. A dog might be too much for me as well. While I mull this over, no animals for me now and perhaps forever. It is very hard to live without a dog in an apartment where almost everyone has one.
 
We've all been begging for a picture but Senior Chef reminded us he can't post pictures yet. You have to have a certain number of posts before you can do that and so far he has 74. Do you need 100? I guess it's up to us to keep him talking about Indy until we can get that photo!🐶:)
 
Aneeda72 said:
I have been thinking that very same thing. I’ve had to recognize that a puppy is now just too much for me. A dog might be too much for me as well. While I mull this over, no animals for me now and perhaps forever. It is very hard to live without a dog in an apartment where almost everyone has one.
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IMO, owning a pet is a huge responsibility. Just like having a child. It's a choice one makes to feed, house, love unconditionally, the expense that goes with it and much nurturing.

Most people that decide to get a pet, think of one as an extension of their family and treated as such. Anything less would be animal abuse in my eyes.

I'm glad to hear @Aneeda72 that you are re-thinking the possibility of bringing a new dog into your life. Perhaps you can babysit one of your neighbors dog for a few hours per day, to satisfy missing having one? Just like a grandmother...you spoil them rotten and then return them to mama. Just a thought!
 
Gemma said:
IMO, owning a pet is a huge responsibility. Just like having a child. It's a choice one makes to feed, house, love unconditionally, the expense that goes with it and much nurturing.

Most people that decide to get a pet, think of one as an extension of their family and treated as such. Anything less would be animal abuse in my eyes.

I'm glad to hear @Aneeda72 that you are re-thinking the possibility of bringing a new dog into your life. Perhaps you can babysit one of your neighbors dog for a few hours per day, to satisfy missing having one? Just like a grandmother...you spoil them rotten and then return them to mama. Just a thought!
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I really think that I am done having a dog or any pet
 
Della said:
We've all been begging for a picture but Senior Chef reminded us he can't post pictures yet. You have to have a certain number of posts before you can do that and so far he has 74. Do you need 100? I guess it's up to us to keep him talking about Indy until we can get that photo!🐶:)
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Really! I never realized that. I guess because I was posting on SF for awhile before I wandered past the Retirement/Financial threads to topics that asked for photos.
 
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