Hi
We have just got a new puppy this weekend, she is a 7 week old beagle.
I suppose you've heard it before, but how long does it usually take for them to settle down and not cry all night.
We are crate training her, the first night (friday) wasnt too bad probably as she was worn out after the car ride home and exploring the new surroundings. But saturday and sunday she cried, howled and yelped pretty much for most of the night, we didnt go down to her (as most advise says)
We are back to work today, i intend to go home in my lunch break and so does my partner, then the kids are home at 3.30 so she wont be on her own all day but im worried sick now just imagining her crying.
Any advise from seasoned puppy owners would be much appreciated

thanks, yes she already claimed my dressing gown to sleep on, also the hot water bottle, ticking clock etc etc, its just hard to listen to her cry and do nothing. I could do with a web cam so that i can see shes ok when we're not there! lol

That's a interesting idea.

It's usually not more than a few days but it varies from pup to pup. Trinny took a few nights to settle and Jayjay settled the minute he walked through the door, Milo was the same although he was 6-7 months old when we got him!

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I can just imagine you sat at work watching her all "awwww bless" and then all of a sudden she decides to pee up your best item of furniture lol

As already said it will soon stop , Daisy cried at night on and off for about 2 weeks ish i think. I would have left her but she had a terrible tummy when we got her so i had to keep an eye on her cos she would end up in a real mess ( if you know what i mean ) .
Beagles are fantastic little dogs but are quite pack orientated and do howl or (bay ) when they bark it can get a bit piercing too for the nieghbours so maybe let them know you have a new pup and to excuse the noise . See how it goes for another night or so and if you dont see any improvement you could always put the crate in your room with you that way she knows your close . Make sure to start training her early they can be a little slow on the uptake and get yourself a good long line for walking as these little monsters dont do well at re call and you could find yourself hunting for hours for her lol, oh and they like to dig so make sure you have good fencing sunk in to the soil . Friends of ours have a lovely lemon and white beagle she is a real character but stubourn , it took them nearly 12 months to house train her fully . Good luck
Andrea

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thanks for your reply, is it normal for them not to eat much, she doesnt seem to be at the moment?

Again it varies from pup to pup but it's not unusual for them not to eat much to start with! Jayjay ate like a horse from the day we got him and apparently was the same when he was with his breeder whereas Trinny didn't eat a great deal for a few days. I wouldn't worry unless it goes on for more than a week.

What are you feeding her, is it the same as the breeder was feeding?

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7 weeks old is too young to be left for that amount of time, have you thought about a dog walker? Someone who can come in and let her out for toilets and give her a bit of fuss? She will soon get used to howling the day away if she's left that long, she's a baby, needs company

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Whatever your feeding make sure its a measured amount for its age and weight and dont give over that amount , Beagles are food orientated and will scrounge as it gets older so be firm when it comes to how much you give it thoes eyes will get you every time lol , a good tip bit to get them used to is raw carrot it not only acts as a good teething chew cold from the fridge but they are full of good vitamins and no callories to worry about . It may just be getting used toits new surroundings and is still being a bit nervous about eating , feed what the breeder had the pup on untill you descide where to go on the food front and any change you descide to make the change over needs to be over a period of about a week . Dont fall for giving it your food just to get it to eat something she wont starve herself , maybe try putting her food in the crate with her and make sure its nice and quiet while she eats .

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It is entirely natural for a new puppy to call out for someone to come when separated. Pups alone in the wild would not survive without this alarm system. Therefore, all your new dog is doing is following its instinct. Either in the nesting box or in the wild, a puppy learns very quickly that when separated from the pack, calls for help will allow other members of the pack to quickly locate him. If the puppy is very distressed and clearly emotionally upset, then suggest allowing him/her to sleep in your room, but within an indoor kennel/crate. Then over a period of time move the crate in stages to the spot where you want the puppy to stay for instance the kitchen. If you decide the bedroom is not the place for the new puppy, and there are some very good reasons why pups should not be allowed upstairs. Not least, the fact that the bones are soft at this age and the pressure on the joints of the front legs whilst maneuvering downstairs, can cause a condition called over- run. This is when the bone between the pastern and the forearm pushes over the forearm joint causing lameness and possibly premature arthritis. The first thing you need to know about how to overcome this noise problem is that you must try to ignore it, to go down and scold the puppy would be counterproductive, irrespective of whether your appearance is positive or negative the fact that you appeared in response to the cries, will have reinforced this crying instinct. If noise never elicits a response, then the pup will learn that this method of communication does not work. What never works is waiting whilst the puppy makes more and more noise then finally becoming annoyed or exasperated and going to the puppy. All that would teach the pup was being especially PERSISTENT really works! Punishment does NOT teach your dog to be quiet, any more than it would a baby crying. Punishment or anger would stress him even more and could create behaviour problems or even affect your future relationship. You can help your puppy accept the separation more quickly by introducing the area you want the pup to stay gently and carefully. Feed favourite treats in this area, if you are using a crate then you can leave a stuffed Bone or Kong in the crate as you go up to bed. Leave a radio on low. Buy a * DAP Diffuser to help the puppy settle in, and a hot pad which when heated for 5 minutes in a microwave stays warm and comfortable for up to 12 hours. Correctly introduced it speeds up the toilet training process, gives the pup a secure and comfortable den and a bolthole in times of stress. It can also be an invaluable asset when the pup gets older. Situations where a dog may need the ability to accept and relax in a crate include:
Recovery from medical problems, travel, emergency, and adjustment to a new home or a new family. Obviously the best time to introduce a crate is as puppies. * D.A.P Diffusers: In mammals all lactating females release substances which are called appeasing pheromones, the function is to reassure and calm their offspring, In the bitch these are produced 3-5 days post whelping by the sebaceous glands of the belly near the milk glands. They are believed to enhance attachment between mother and pups and to reassure and comfort. As the pup explores its new environment it will come across new stimuli which set off emotional reactions and stresses. The pup reacts by looking for mum with her reassuring odour which stabilises its emotional state. Research has shown that these reassuring properties last well into adulthood. They appear to modulate both emotional state and social interaction throughout the dog’s life. The DAP Diffuser standing for Dog Appeasing Pheromone Diffuser is a chemical mimic of the mothers natural pheromone and is supplied in spray and plug in varieties. I prefer the plug in as it has a culminative effect constantly seeding the area with calming smells.
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