My 7 wk old puppy cries when we leave him in the kitchen at night. How can I help him feel better while he is alone?
Your puppy is very lonely. He is in a new place without his brothers and sisters. The best thing would be to get a crate and put it in your bedroom. Put a nice blanket in it and let your dog sleep there at night. He will hear you breathing and not be lonely. You and your puppy will bond better if he is with you. It is a good idea to teach your puppy to be alone, but you can do that during the day for short periods of time and then increase the time he is alone gradually. If you absolutely have to leave your pup in the kitchen, try turning on a radio or put a ticking clock nearby. Get a towel that has your family’s smells on it let him sleep on that. You can also put a chew toy in the crate, if that helps. Good luck!
