Reg: 08-29-2006
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Try covering his crate with a blanket or towel...makes a nice, dark, cozy den and he may settle down easier if he can't see out.
A radio turned down low with music can help, as can the TV turned down low.
I followed Ed's tough love move-the-crate-to-where-YOU-won't-hear-him-cry method and it worked like a charm. It's hard to do, I'll admit. Lots of people here have written how bringing the crate into the bedroom next to the bed helps settle pups down so you may want to try that.
Most important, IMO, is keeping late evenings low-key and quiet...particularly if you need to take him out to pee in the night. He'll get the hang of it.
*I just want to add that when my pup was small he seemed to have very little drive. Could have cared less about the ball on a string or the tug. Then somewhere along the line (and after some work) it kicked in and he now has INSANE drive for these same things.*
Reg: 06-03-2007
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I have only owned three Dogs in 30 years in a straight run
One died at nearly 17 years old One is 14 years old still here with us and GSD Pup Fred, All lived outside in a run and Kennel including Fred the Pup
How i settled them down when we bought them home from the mother and brothers and sisters was to Wrap up an Old Clock in a piece of blanket with the TICK TOCK going, I put this next to the Pup and from the First night doing this No sound or crying from any of the Three Pups and Never any trouble after of Barking or Crying day or night, Fred was Perfect ater the first night on he never makes a sound at night
The TICK TOCK acts as the mothers Heart Beat and it settles the pup down and gives it Comfort
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