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Night Times With Puppy - Puppy Week Day 5




Puppy Sleep Training: Final Post for this Puppy Week


Here's your plan for puppy bedtime success:


Cozy Crate Setup:

Use a crate (highly recommended!)

Add soft blankets

Include a hot water bottle for warmth

Throw in a cuddly toy for comfort


Soothing Sounds:

Leave soft music or a radio on

Helps transition from daytime noise to nighttime quiet

 

Bedtime Routine:

Put puppy in bed

Say a calm "night night"

Cover the crate partially

Walk away without fuss

 

The Crying Game:

Here's where it gets tricky, but stay strong! Use the 10-20-30 method:

a) First 10 minutes of crying:

Ignore it (I know, it's hard!)

If still crying after 10 minutes, go down

No lights, stay calm

Quick "shush" and "night night"

Leave again

b) Next 20 minutes:

Repeat the process if crying continues

c) After 30 minutes:

If still crying, take them out for a quick potty break

No lights, no excitement

Straight back to bed after

Start the 10-20-30 cycle again


Consistency is Key:

This might take a couple of weeks

Be patient and persistent

Don't give in (no matter how tempting!)


Remember, every puppy is different. Some might settle quickly, others might test your patience (and eardrums). But stick with it - the payoff of a well-rested pup (and human) is worth it!


Share your puppy sleep training stories below! Any tricks that worked for you?



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