we kept our little girl in the crate in our bedroom on the first night. we made sure it was facing us so she could see us. she didn't love it and cried a bit, but she eventually fell asleep. we made sure to put all of the stuff our breeder gave us in the crate with her, so she'd have familiar smells. we also included a t shirt that we had slept with for a few nights, so she's get used to our smell quickly. from the second night on, she was comfortable sleeping in the crate at night, but she hates going in there when we're home, or if we're not going to bed. i know the crying is hard, but she'll be better soon!
On 8/28/08, Lenny Sharp <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Awwwww...how sad for little Truman. The breeder that we got > our Rodey(parti-cockapoo) from, sent us home with a cute, little "cuddle > sheep"toy that still had his mother's scent on it. That must have > helped; because we never had a problem with the crate at night. Perhaps as > suggested, keeping the crate in your bedroom might help? > > good luck, > lenny > > > ----- Original Message ---- > From: Taryn Maxwell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: [email protected] > Sent: Thursday, August 28, 2008 11:23:07 AM > Subject: [cockapoo] The yowling...it's breaking my heart! > > Hi all! > > I have been in LOVE with cockapoos since I discovered them a year ago, > and we finally picked ours up yesterday. His name is Truman and he is > 8 weeks old. He has a face that just breaks my heart - and a yowl that > breaks it even more! He is the happiest, most wonderful little puppy - > and is trying so hard to please us. And I know I've only had him one > day and I'm a rookie here, but I just wanted to know how long it took > the rest of your pups to get accustomed to the crate (if you use one > at all.) I know in the end it will be the best for him, but it breaks > my heart to hear him cry when I put him in there! > > Thanks all for your help. I am ecstatic to finally be joining your > ranks!!! > > Taryn, Drew & Truman > > > >
