ANSWER: the average puppy will cry 5-10 minutes in his crate before you go to bed. At which point he will likely settle down and go to sleep. Over the next 8 hours, most puppies will wake up 2-4 times and will need to go outside and potty.
What do you do if your puppy cries the first night?
Puppy's first night home: How to stop your puppy from crying1Tire him out. Don't let your puppy take a cozy nap at your feet right before bed. ... 2Limit food and water before bed. Cut your puppy off from food and water about an hour before bedtime. ... 3Keep him close. ... 4Use music to calm. ... 5When crying continues.Puppy's first night home: How to stop your puppy from crying - Petango
Should I leave my puppy to cry on the first night?
Dog experts recommend not letting your puppy cry at night. It's likely to make their anxiety worse and could lead to behavior problems. Not only will you hear it, but your neighbors will hear crying, too. Even if you live in a soundproof home or have a mansion, the noise will be audible even if they're alone.
How long should you let a puppy cry?
Most of the time we recommend that your pup be settled for 5 or more minutes before being let out of their crate. The most ideal scenario is that your pup cries for a bit, but settles in under 30 minutes and falls asleep.
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