My puppy cries when left alone. Is this normal? How long does it last?

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My puppy has been home for 5 days. Every time i try to leave her alone in a bedroom for her to rest in her bed, she screams and cries nonstop. Ive never had a puppy before, is this normal? How long will this behavior continue? Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua (Smooth Coat) | Female | unspayed | 2 months and 9 days old

Dr. Elizabeth · Accepted Answer

Congratulations on adding Ruby to your household. Yes, this is normal behavior and the times are highly variable for how long it lasts. Here are a few great articles that may help: https://www.petcoach.co/article/new-puppies-sleep-tips-for-bedtime/ https://www.petcoach.co/article/getting-acquainted-for-life-bringing-home-a-new-puppy/ https://www.petcoach.co/article/how-to-crate-train-your-puppy-or-older-dog/ Best of luck and please feel free to post any additional questions.

My puppy cries when left alone. Is this normal? How long does it last?

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