... think that says it all really!
We've had him five days. We have the crate in the living room and have been alternating sleeping down help stairs with him at night, but he makes such a terrible racket when he's put in his crate and we leave the room. We have neighbours on one side and I worry they may complain.
I've trawled the internet for advice, particularly about night time, but there seems to be such conflicting opinion. Many people recommend bringing the crate upstairs and having it by the bed, but we're reluctant to do this and would prefer to keep it downstairs. Also, this doesn't really help with the main issue of him freaking out generally when left in there.
We put him in there for about half an hour in the morning when everyone has to go upstairs and get ready for work and school. He goes bonkers. He goes in there if we go out (which so far has only been for an hour or so the last couple of days). Both times we've left him barking and crying, but come back to quietness. Don't know how long he takes to calm down though.
I'm really worried he's going to give himself a heart attack the way he carries on. Please someone tell me this is normal and it will pass.
Please also give me any advice. Is it just a case of persevering and trying to ignore it?
I've tried putting a filled kong in there, a warm rice comforter thing, an extra blanket, putting a cover over etc...
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mintymellons · 09/04/2014 12:02
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