Why is my puppy barking all night in the bedroom? What can I do?

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My puppy is 4 months old and has slept in our room since we brought her home at 11 weeks. She has been fine, would wake us up once a night to go outside to pee and go right back to sleep. For the past week she has been barking on and off all night even after taking her out several times. If one of us goes downstairs to sleep on the couch, she is okay downstairs and doesnt bark all night. I'm not sure if she could be becoming claustrophobic in the room or what is going on. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 4 months and 6 days old | 30 lbs

Susan England-Foster · Accepted Answer

It could be that bella has realized if she barks she gets attention from you all. She is barking to get taken outside or even just attention through the night. I would recommend trying to crate train her. This will allow her an area that is safe and only hers. The crate can be a really positive place . You can start off by putting her in it for short intervals and rewarding her going in and coming out. it is important to make the crate a happy place. You could also try just moving her to another room so she is not sleeping with you all.

Why is my puppy barking all night in the bedroom? What can I do?

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