Barking in her crate at night?

[*LabLoverKEB*]

Rita does this A LOT! And it drives us absolute nuts! We are ignoring her, but that really doesn't help. We always have her go outside to go to the bathroom before she goes in the crate, so I don't think she has to go potty. Any suggestions/tips would be very much appreciated!

[MajesticCollies]

As a puppy they get seperation Anxiety. Although during the day her crate training may be going well, night time is always different. I would try putting the Crate in your bedroom at night where the puppy can feel your presence.

[*LabLoverKEB*]

It never even crossed my mind that she may have seperation anxiety!
This is the part that sucks... my parents don't exactly want the crate in my room, because we JUST got new carpet througout all the bedrooms, and she's already peed in my parents bedroom twice!

[MajesticCollies]

Does she have a favorite stuffed toy to sleep with? When ever I sell my puppies they always leave the house to thier new owners with a stuffed toy that smells like Momma. If she didnt come with one maybe consider going out and buying a large stuffed animal and sleep with it yourself for a few nights and then give it to her for night time sleeping. Hope it all works out for you. And can anybody help show me how to post pics in these messages. lol

[Crazy-Cat-Lover]

Whenever Bailey barked in his crate, I just gave him a firm "NO!". After a few days, he stopped. Now he only whines when he has to go potty. He had separation anxiety, but he has grown out of it now.

[*LabLoverKEB*]

Thanks so very much!
MajesticCollies, that's what I think I'm going to do! I just don't want to spend a ton of money on a large stuffie, though!
Also, that you, Crazy-cat-lover! We've mostly been ignoring Rita, but I'll try telling her 'no'.