Screaming Puppy

[emc]

My 9 week old puppy of almost 7 days is driving everyone bonkers. She screams the moment she is left alone in a room. And I don't mean whimpering, crying or whining, but screaming at the top of her lungs. Needless to say no one is getting any sleep at night. She will carry on for the entire night without end. What can I do? How can I make her feel comfortable being left alone? Even if she's busy eating or playing, the moment I leave I need to cover my ears.

[fillyone]

What kind of pup? Gotta love those puppies :D
Remember that up until 7 days ago she was with her mom and her littermates.
Takes time to adjust to being without!

When I brought Dante home he slept next to my bed and I looped his leash around my wrist so I'd feel him stir in the night. I was close by so he didn't feel alone.
Now he has run of the bedroom at night.
He was velcro puppy for a very long time, never letting me out of sight when I was home. I crate trained him by getting him used to the crate while I was there, though he did cry the first few times I left the house (I stood outside so I could go right back in when he was quiet).

Give it time!!

Oh, and your should have heard Dante scream the first time I gave him a bath! I was sure I'd have the SPCA at my door!
:D

[emc]

She's a Chihuahua. Yeah I know what you mean about the SPCA at your door, I think the exact same thing.

[Doberluv]

I think Fillyone gave you some great advice. You can put the crate next to your bed at night, put in some toys and something that smells like you. Did your breeder send you home with something that smelled like the littermates. Lyric's breeder sent me home with a blanket and stuffed toy from there to ease him in. If you make sure she's gone to the bathroom, has a satisfied tummy, has water, then if she cries, you'll just have to ignore her religiously at those times. She'll get Ok after a while. Most puppies do this for a while so hang in there. I love Chihuahuas...got two and my Doberman. they make such great little, companionable dogs. Have fun. LOL. Sorry. I know this part isn't fun. It just takes time.

[GSDMom]

poor baby is lonesome! give it a shirt you have worn and bring it in your bedroom, your side of the bed on floor - I shut the door so they can't get out
or put up a baby gate at doorway

a stressed out puppy is not good for any of you :(

[supaspic]

I had the same porblem with Tidus. What I did was put him in the crate with a bunch of toys and started to leave him in there for 15 minute periods at a time. ABout every week or so I'd increase the time (30min.-1hr.-2hr.-so on) sometimes I even had to put him in his cage and leave the house, maybe for a quit trip to my local movie-rental store (15-30min.) and when I got back I'd let him out. It takes time, and lots of lost sleep, but your puppy will get use to it.

[bubbatd]

I agree with putting the crate beside your bed. Cover it at night and have it close enough that you can put your fingers in to sooth her with a soft " shhhhhhhh" when she cries. I always sent something home with the pups that had the mommy's and sib's smells on it too. Good luck !

[dogman13]

Here is something you might try even if you have to back out of the room by super small steps. Move away, move back to the pup, give pup a small treat. Move away a bit further, go forward, give a treat, any time the pup screams, you have moved to fast, too far. This may take a bit of time, but if you are persistent, it will work, I've done it many times.

[emc]

My mom now has the puppy in her room during the night, after around half an hour she settles down and sleeps through most of the night. It's not the solution I want, I feel like I was defeated by my puppy. I still can't leave her alone during the day but I think her screaming is getting less intense. I'm hoping that as she becomes more comfortable in her new home and gains more confidence she'll stay quiet. Or is that just me dreaming?

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[Barb04]

As she grows older she will be more confident and love her new home.

[Darky]

Um here. i just got my puppy a few weeks ago and try this,

if you can find a clock that clicks loud enough so that she can hear it, or a radio over the night.

while the clock or radio is clicking i well think that it is its mothers heart beating.

[Becca_]

With mine I made up a bed right next to my side of the bed, used a baby gate since I didnt have a crate. They could see me. They'd just curl up and go to sleep. I did this with Princess then did it with Gracie who was alot younger when we got her. Never had a bit of trouble. Now to this day they have a who ever gets to the corner first gets to sleep there rule. No matter how I arrange the bedroom I make sure that corner is open for them to sleep in.

[Brattina88]

A combination of these always worked for me. Wrap a ticking clock in one of your shirts or a blanket or something. A warm (not Hot) water bottle wrapped in a shirt or blanket with your scent in the crate can be soothing as well. Try taking your pup for a semi-long slow walk to relax and burn some energy before postive crating.

[omega]

I have very serious problem. My 4 month old puppy is screaming all the time when I lieve the house.Neighboures ere freaked out.He is in the hallway with his toys and everything. I don't know will it pass in time or it will be like this forever. What shall I do? Please help!

[chadanddenise]

When we got our "puppy" (8 mos.) she was afraid of the dark (still is) - a nightlight calmed her down. During the day we leave a light on too and open the blinds so she can see when we're coming back (forgot once and she ate the blinds).

I know what you mean about the screaming though...it's very different than barking or whining. It's shrieking and it's terrible to listen to!