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Puppy problems

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JetFin · 13/10/2025 21:08

Ok so my puppy is 8 months old now and still won't sleep upstairs with me and his brother, he freaks out and stresses and shakes uncontrollably. Any help please

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BadActingParsley · 14/10/2025 08:04

crate training isn’t compulsory. Can you not give him a safe space to sleep? https://m.facebook.com/groups/dogtrainingadviceandsupport/?ref=share. This group is fantastic for advice.

SpiritedFlame · 14/10/2025 00:44

Sorry OP, do you mean pup won't sleep without you and his brother? As I saw you mention he destroyed the crate.

My dog I could not crate train either. I had successfully crate trained my previous dogs but my current one hates the crate and for all the games and training I have tried - nothing has persuaded her. I do worry actually if she needed crate rest but guess would have to cross that bridge if it came to it!

I feel your pain though. It can be extremely hard with a puppy and seeing them distressed is not nice.

BadgerMushroomToast · 14/10/2025 00:34

You’ve not really told us much yet. What have you tried and what has been the puppy’s reaction?

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JetFin · 14/10/2025 00:32

I tried the crate and he destroyed it

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Wolfiefan · 13/10/2025 21:29

Where would he rather sleep?

Fidgety31 · 13/10/2025 21:17

The doghouse forum on here is really useful is you post in there

Autumn1990 · 13/10/2025 21:14

Maybe he would be happier in a bed or crate downstairs somewhere quite such as kitchen or hallway.