Crying, barking, howling allnight long

[frankie123]

Hi my names michelle, im new to this forum and a new puppie german shepherd owner,

weve had her for just over and week and she crys literally all night or when we leave the house, she follows me or my partner if we leave the room and does not want to be alone for even a second. I know she'l be adapting but im wondering what can help her settle in and grow abit of independence.

Ive bought the dap diffuser which hasnt helped, shes got her own bed in the kitchen plenty of toys clothing of ours, but nothing works weve got a baby gate on the kitchen door for at night and she just sits in front of it barks and crys and wrecks the kitchen till one of us comes down. i dont let her nap in the evening so shes tired, I have made the mistake a couple of nights of sleeping downstairs with her or having her in bed with me, just so we both can get abit of sleep it cant be healthy for her to do this which i know was probably not the best idea i feel so sorry for her and helpless, i want her to learn and settle down but it just doesnt seem like it will happen, does anyone else have any other advice for this? any help would be appreciated

[Caryll]

Hi & welcome to the forum.

How old is your pup?

[nisbreagha]

Firstly welcome, second buy a crate! It will serve both you and her well, it will be her den where she will feel safe and comfortable and a great way to toilet train and stop her from chewing your house to bits. Thirdly you will need to ignore her crying and be strong if you keep giving in she will learn that if she crys you give her what she wants which ends up with you having no peace and getting frustrated. I know its hard I was puppy training this time last year but she was my 5th puppy so I knew what to expect. I know the crate seems scary if you've never used one but they really do work and dogs love them. You also need to stop allowing her to follow you around the house if you need to leave the room do not allow her with you she will then learn from this that its ok if you leave her as you will come back which will then allow you to leave her alone if you go out with confidence, don't make a fuss of her when you reenter the room or house and ignore her when you go out for about 5 - 10 mins before hand and put her in her crate if you go out even to just hang out the washing or nip to the paper shop. Hope this helps good luck and pics please

[LOVEGSD]

Hello and welcome

Please let us know how old your pupster is?

[GobbySchäferhund]

Hi & Welcome

Hi Michelle and welcome... hope you're catching up on sleep!?

[Stuart]

Welcome to the forum Michelle.

Your pup sounds very young,..I know this time can be hard for humans, but try to remember that up until you took charge of her life she had at least one parent dog with her, and probably many brothers and sisters to keep her company.

She now finds herself alone in a big new world where she is very uncertain,.. the only person who seems to care is you [ and family ],..so she will cry for you when she is alone and stick close to you when she is able.

Hard maybe,.. but it will get better as she learns to deal with `our` enviroment,.. I think it is good avice to get a crate, cover it over, made a den of it, and leave the door open during the day,.. you could try leaving a radio on low,..or even set up a childs two way radio,.. so you can call to her and reassure her from time to time

Apart from this, you are doing all you can,... it will get better

[wolfman]

Welcome to our forum

[zetstaff]

Hello + welcome

[frankie123]

Thank you all so much for your quick response, its really appreciated

shes nine weeks, my boyfriend wanted to get her a crate but i said no, i wasnt sure about it, but you have made me feel much easier about doing this

what size would you recommend?

Thanks again for the replies