How do you deal with the all night screaming?

The best thing to do would be to completely ignore her after she is put in the kennel. My dog, Gray Dawntreader, used to whine a lot when I would put him in his kennel for the night. I ignored him completely and he eventually figured out that whining would get him nowhere. If you do pay attention, your dog will know that screaming means getting some attention from you and they will try to take it a step further so that you let them out. You may lose a little sleep the first night or the first few nights, but your dog will eventually get it if you ignore her until morning.

Gray Dawn Treader answered on 12/20/07. Helpful? / 0

Dogs are pack animals, and they don't like being left alone. Don't train her that barking and crying will get her what she wants. I would try using what I call a "noise can," which is an empty soda can with a few pennies inside and the top taped shut. When she screams, shake it and say NO or NO BARK or whatever. When she is quiet, praise and treat her. Unfortunately, you may have a sleepless couple of nights, but it's worth a shot. Another thought is to keep the crate open with her bed inside (jnside a closed room). Then she won't be "trapped." If necessary, use the can.

Then again, some dogs just don't do well in a crate. If you're okay with her being in your room at night, but you want her in her own bed, you're going to have to train her to sleep there. Put her in her bed, and if she jumps up on yours, say "NO" or "DOWN." Again, you won't get much sleep. Maybe your husband could sleep in another room for a couple of nights. Good luck!

Shinji answered on 12/20/07. Helpful? / 0

I think tht the "noise can" solution is your best bet. I had this problem with my dog and we used a noise can to startle him when he was crying. The trick to this method is that your dog cannot know that the noise is coming from you, and he cannot feel like anything is attacking him. The kennel is supposed to be their safe place. You just need to make enough noise to startle him, not scare him. Also, make sure that your kennel is the right size. Your dog should be able to stand in it and turn around. If it is any bigger than that it takes away from the safe "cave" feeling. Good Luck!

Buddy answered on 12/20/07. Helpful? / 0

Is there a reason that she needs to be in her kennel?

I think it seems very obvious that she's quite unhappy in there. Does she go into her kennel willingly at any time, specifically the daytime? If so, it might just be that she's learned that she can get attention from you if she makes a big stink.

Personally, I'd never allow a dog to sleep in my bed. (I'm CRAZY about dogs and I have to remind myself that I didn't give birth to Jack, but you have to draw the line somewhere.)

I think you're going to have to bite the bullet for a few nights and have her sleep in her own, unkenneled bed. You could use baby gates or an open topped metal kennel (one of those which you make any large size so she doesn't feel confined.)

She'll make noise at first, but ignore her completely until she falls asleep (or you do, whichever comes first!) Don't let her get on the bed. If she tries, give her a firm, but gentle "no." She'll get the idea. It will take a few nights, but it is worth it!

Jack answered on 12/21/07. Helpful? / 0

Strange as it sounds, I have been having this problem with my new pup latly, and ever since I put up my x-mas tree, the has totaly calmed down. He does not howl at all as long as I leave the tree lit up and he can see it, I also leave the radio on, so he does not feel all alone at night.

D.J. answered on 12/24/07. Helpful? / 0