How to stop a new puppy from barking and howling when alone at night?

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Hi We have just got an 8 week old border collie pup and she is brilliant in the day plays/sleeps doesn't bark or make noise but but when we try to leave her in the kitchen at night she does not stop barking and howling all night we are worried about upsetting our neighbors as we are semi-detached do you have any advice on dealing with this? Pet's info: Dog | Border Collie | Female | unspayed | 2 months and 2 days old

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

Daisy is just a baby, so it's to be expected that she will bark and howl if she is left alone at night - normally, puppies would never be alone at this age because they always have their mother and littermates around. I would recommend moving Daisy's crate into your bedroom beside your bed, instead of leaving her in the kitchen by herself - this way, she can hear you and smell you at night, which will make her feel much more secure and less anxious. If she whines or seems uneasy, just talk softly to her to reassure her. She should quickly learn to sleep well at night as long as she is with you. Once she gets older, if you don't want the crate beside your bed, you can gradually move it to another location in your bedroom or even another part of the house if you wish.

How to stop a new puppy from barking and howling when alone at night?

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