Haha thats a good idea about ear muffs! I do believe they are quite a stubborn breed as they are bred for hunting and pulling in the cold and yes they do have a 6ft fence so i dont think thats a problem.

Do u think that they have to be strict but fair with the dog when it comes to night time, i mean, shes crying so much when put in her cage i dont think she'll calm down enough to even realise there is a ticking clock there!

I was thinking maybe leave the cage in the room and sitting with her in the cage until she gets to sleep, maybe stroke her to sleep like a baby, will she get used to it this way? Or is that spoiling her?