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[Eiram50]

As lovely as he is, he won’t stop barking! I get more sleep on my worst night with RA!

[Jan101]

He is really cute. Maybe he needs to be beside you in bed as he only looks like a little puppy 🐶. still. If not there are things on line for dogs that bark a lot. Once I brought a anti bark spray from pets at home and that worked for me and it doesn’t harm them in anyway. I know how frustrating it can be especially if its affecting your sleep as well. I hope that he settles down soon for you. Love and hugs 🤗🤗😘😘🤞🤞🤞

[Shalf in reply to Jan101]

I'm not in favour of anti bark/ training or any sprays. Can anyone imagine getting sprayed everytime you spoke 😨. Patience is the key with dogs. I trained lots of breeds and never used any of those things not even treats during training. Dogs want to please and look for guidance in a patient, encouraging way to achieve results.

[Jan101 in reply to Shalf]

I have bread dogs and trained dogs. I didn’t mean every time the dog is barking only for long periods from time to time and a very short burst. Every dog needs direction to fill up there little minds. I truly don’t want to get into a discussion on how everyone trains there pets.

However Eiram is only asking for some advice especially because she isn’t getting any sleep and that must be terrible and very stressful for her.

Others have also offered some good advice so hopefully the little dog will settle down soon.

[Shalf]

He looks very young. What breed is he? Most of the time puppies continuous barking is due to fear. Check out his surroundings i.e - where he sleeps, is there noise around? kids, activity etc. Dogs are highly sensitive, they respond to lots of reassurance that they are safe. Consider how long you have had him and so on. And never ROAR at him Leo! 😁 x

[Hidden]

Oh dear. That would do my nut in! Some breeds are very barky...often small dogs. It might just be because he's young. Do you crate him? Perhaps try put crate in your room?

I was looking after someone's cockapoodle over the summer. That dog was a nightmare... Never again!

[Eiram50 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks everyone. Yes, he’s very new ( yesterday!) and he’ll be feeling so overwhelmed by everything,

He’s a ten week maltichon ( Maltese/bischon) and he’s lovely when we are with him. He is totally attached to my 12 year old and if she leaves the room he zooms after her. If I take him to the garden to toilet, he whines like mad for her!

He is in a crate at night. I believe it does offer a sense of security and if honest, I wouldn’t allow him on beds. I know lots do but it’s just not something I like.

[keeta in reply to Eiram50]

Ahhh he wants his mum.he.s so sweet .maybe you could put the crate in your little one.s room as he may have an attatchment .so he won.t pine so much. It will get better as he gets used to his suroundings .

Or maybe you could send him to me .not promising you.ll get him back .he.s lovely .take care

You.ll have to take some cat naps.

Or maybe not .xxkathyxx

[Cheylann in reply to Eiram50]

Well that's why he is barking. A new puppy in strange environment and also very very young. He will settle. Time and patience. I agree u don't ever need to resort to sprays and punishment to teach and train a dog. There are kinder methods.

[Ruth12345]

He is gorgeous.

[Gnarli]

He's absolutely beautiful.

[Matalow]

He must be missing his mum and the rest of the litter.Im sure he will settle down soon if not get some ear plugs.

All the best Mike

[nomoreheels]

A Butter wouldn't melt! I don't have a solution for you because the only puppy we had that created when left was taken into the bedroom for comfort & you know where that leads. Hopefully the more used to his new surroundings he becomes the less he'll want attention when left. He has only just left his mum & brothers & sisters so it is understandable.

One thing, did you think to take a towel or blanket to rub on his mum to bring home for him to snuggle in to? This often helps when settling down for the night so if you didn't & it's feasible to do it might be worth trying.

What's he called?

[Eiram50 in reply to nomoreheels]

Thanks nmh.

I did, yes. He brought a lot of things with him! I’m certain he’ll settle down ( hopefully soon) and apart from nights, he’s a lovely little thing .

We called him scout- we have Atticus ( cat) so thought we’d stick to the finch family names!

[nomoreheels in reply to Eiram50]

Oh good. Maybe it's just a little time he needs, hope so. Great name.

[sylvi]

Ain't he sweet.xx

[VeronicaF]

awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwweeeeeeeeeeeeeee I want, so cuteeeeeeeeeeee

[Hidden]

Ah poor thing. He's just a bit lost. He'll soon settle. Enjoy!

[Elswick]

Oh he is gorgeous have you tryed leaving a radio on all the time for a while may help good luck x

[Eiram50 in reply to Elswick]

It’s only at night but I’ll try

[Elswick in reply to Eiram50]

Don’t give in and have him on your bed if you don’t like that he will soon settle down dogs like children are very clever and have you wrapped round their little finger if you let them !!!🤗

[Mummyola]

He is so cute and love the names, (my grandson is Tobias Atticus, also from to kill a mocking bird). If he is so close to your daughter try putting something of hers, ie and old toy or jumper in with his bedding, her sent might help settle him. He is probably just feeling lonely as he has just come from being with his Mum and litter. It all takes time just like a new baby. I wish you well with him. He’s adorable.

[crashdoll]

Oh he’s just too adorable. I crate trained mine and it was the best thing I ever did, albeit difficult at first. It was worth it. Mine cried and barked a lot the first night and a few whimpers the second night but totally settled and happy by night 3. Make sure he’s got lots of blankets in his crate and I put a clock near him as apparently a ticking reminds them of their mother’s heartbeat.

I’m very jealous. I’d love another pup but they’re hard work. Enjoy him. 💙

[Eiram50 in reply to crashdoll]

Clock a great idea! I’ll be doing this tonight. Thank you

[helixhelix]

Yes another vote for crate training. Worked a treat with ours, and he has been completely clean in the house from the day he came home.

Although, because my OH is a total softy, the first few night shifts he slept on an air bed beside the crate in the downstairs hallway, moving it further away each night. Our pup whimpered a bit for half an hour and that was about it, but maybe OH's snoring drowned it out....

[Eiram50 in reply to helixhelix]

Yes, I really don’t want to give up on the crate. I’ve seen the benefits of this

[Hidden]

He’s gorgeous, congrats on your new baby No advice from me, I was a new pup failure from the first night, 11.5 years later, nothings changed lol

[stbernhard]

Aaaahhhh!

[BonnieT]

He’s probably insecure. Swaddle him but not too snug. There is a vest of some sort that makes them secure when they wear it. I think it was called Thundervest or something like that. He is too adorable. Barking is their way of talking and he’s trying to tell you something. Would you allow him to sleep by you? Don’t give up on him quite yet.

[Eiram50 in reply to BonnieT]

Thank you. I totally won’t give up on him. Equally, he’s totally not getting into my bed! X

[BonnieT in reply to Eiram50]

I lost my pup of 14 years three months ago. I loved him very much, miss him terribly, and still shed a tear once in a while, but he never slept in bed with me. His bed was on the floor next to mine. We were both happy with that arrangement.

[Eiram50 in reply to BonnieT]

That’s sounds good . I couldn’t have him in a bed. I’m so sorry fir your loss. We lost our cat a few months ago- a bleak time indeed .

[BonnieT in reply to Eiram50]

They love you more than family sometimes can.

[Soreknees2016]

Beautiful!!

[Nickijk73]

Hi Eiram50

Sorry,but I haven’t been on here for a while due to being ill after a car accident and also the stress of moving house.

Your dog is stunning,and as you know I also have a maltese(soon to be two in the new year😊🙏🏻) and I found that as she was only teeny when I got her,the only way she felt truly secure and safe to sleep right through the night from 8/9pm til 7 was when I brought her cage into my bedroom.... she still had her cover over it so she felt secure in it,but just everytime she got upset on those first few nights,as soon as she heard my voice and realised how close I was,she settled back down almost immediately.

It’s a completely different story now though as she’s just turned two and it’s either the ‘terrible twos’ or her hitting her doggy teenage years,but she’s definitely pushing her boundaries now.....and when I tell her no,she pretty much does as she’s told..... or at least on the third/fourth attempt🤣😈

Hope you managed to get the issue sorted by now,as obv this is a late reply to your post,but you’ll have to keep me updated on him pls.... and what did you call him? I’m infatuated with animal names..... the more they’re like human names the better for me😝 also,as you’re prob already learning,he may be small,but he’ll still enjoy his walks..... Minnie lives nothing better than going for long walks in the woods over the road to where we now live..... and the best bit is it keeps her quiet when we’re back home too as she just wants to sleep after..... the only issue is keeping her clean in this lovely weather at the moment 🤣

Right,I’m off to see if I can get any sleep tonight,but look forward to hearing his antics from you

Nicki xx