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How do I get my puppy to stop barking and crying all night long?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Female | 1 month and 13 days old

how to stop my puppy from barking whole night?

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Answered By Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA

Veterinarian, Certified Dog Trainer

Published on December 4th, 2016

It would help to know more about what Skinny's sleeping arrangements are, but the most common reason that puppies bark at night is that they are lonely and anxious - dogs are very social animals, and it's not normal for them to be alone at night. I would recommend having Skinny sleep in a crate beside your bed, so that he's near you at night. If he whines or barks, you can talk softly to him or rest a hand on top of the crate so that he knows you're nearby. Providing him with something to chew on in his crate at bedtime, like a Kong toy stuffed with peanut butter, can also help encourage him to settle.

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    Answered By Jessica Desrosiers

    Veterinary Technician

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    Your puppy is VERY young and if you've just adopted him it is likely his first time away from his family. She is probably feeling a bit sad and scared. If you are working on crate training, you may just need to "ride out" the barking for a week or so until she becomes more comfortable. Placing a soft stuffed toy, or towel-wrapped water bottle in the crate with him may help her settle down and relax some. You may also need to schedule an overnight potty trip at some point in the night to let her out to potty as she is too young to be able to hold it that long. Just like human infants, puppies are still very much babies and may need some help getting used to sleeping through the night.

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    Answered By Bette Isacoff

    Dog Trainer

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    She is a bit young to be away from her littermates. But now that you do have her, there are things you can do to prevent or stop the barking. Be certain that she has relieved herself before bedtime. At her young age, she may have to let out once ot twice during the night. This might be why she's barking. She may also be lonely. Try leaving a radio or TV on to soothe her. If you have been going to her, or calling out to her, every time she barks, you are exacerbating the problem. If you are sure all her needs have been met, ignore the barking. When she understands that barking will not get her what she wants, she will stop. It will be very tempting to tell her to be quiet, but don't do that. If you let her bark herswelf out for a few nights, you'll find that the episodes get shorter and eventually stop. For more assistance with this, just click on the prompt to initiate a consult.

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