Originally posted by peanut_love
Hello Everyone!
I guess I didn't give enough info about my puppy. Peanut gets at least three walks a day for at least an hour each time. He is never at home by himself as my boyfriend works out of our house and he barks most of the evening as well ( i work evening shifts at work). If I had it my way Peanut would sleep with bed with me everynight unfourtunatly my boyfriend insists that he sleep in the kitchen. I have been sleeping in the kitchen with him the past few nights but this does not seem like a reasonable solution. I just don't want him to get used to getting what he wants by barking, but is ignoring him a good solution?
Three one hour walks per day?? He's probably barking because of aching muscles. j/k

Since he is by himself in the kitchen that is probably why he is barking. Dogs are pack animals and like to be with their "pack" (in other words YOU). If he is crate trained, is it feasible to have the crate in the same room with you, or out in a hall where he can at least see you? A ticking clock wrapped in a towel near him is an excellent idea! It really worked with Malone and helped put him to sleep those first few days. It mimics the mother's heartbeat and makes them feel a little bit less lonely.

But hang in there...the first few weeks are the hardest as they settle into new surroundings. As he gets used to it, he will hopefully become happier.

Best of luck!