How Do You Stop Nighttime Puppy Barking?
By day, your puppy is probably a wonderful source of enjoyment. Brimming with natural curiosity and high levels of playful energy, puppies have universal appeal. But at nighttime, when your puppy begins howling, whining or barking when the rest of the house is ready for slumber, some of the amusement of dog ownership can wear thin. Not only is persistent nighttime barking annoying, it’s also hard to see your new pup in such obvious distress. With a little time and a few training tips, you can ease your puppy’s transition and stop nighttime barking. Understand the instincts that cause this behavior. Dogs are pack animals by nature. A puppy, in particular, is poorly equipped to survive in the wild alone. Hence, puppies bark to summon help and to alert the pack to their presence. Whenever a pup is separated from others–such as at night–instinct kicks in, and often a puppy will begin barking. Knowing this, you can begin formulating ways to make nighttime separation feel less threatening.
