How can I stop my 2-month-old puppy from barking in her crate?

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My friend has a two month old female dachshund who will do nothing but bark all day. She barks when she has to do her business and even louder when she's put back into her cage. Her family cannot put her in the only spare room they have as there is no air conditioning in the room. And since my friend lives in a four story building the only other option would be to place the dog in her cage on the first floor. However this concerns my friend as she worries about bugs and dust in the nighttime. Pet's info: Dog | Dachshund | Female | unspayed | 3.042 lbs

Sarah Box, BVSc · Accepted Answer

Barking pups can be so annoying!! Beibei is still very young, she is likely missing her litter mates and may just be lonely. Dachshunds are often very social little dogs. I would recommend that your friend offer Beibei some toys to keep her occupied, consider getting a treat ball which she can play with in her kennel as well. Some dogs respond well to a tv or radio being on in the room when they are kenneled. If Beibei only starts barking after being in the kennel for a period of time, have your friend kennel her for just a few minutes and then bring her out. Gradually increase the length of time she is confined before she is released again. This will help her understand that someone IS coming back for her and may help to curb the barking somewhat. That being said some dogs are just very vocal and like to speak their mind.

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