2nd night - not as good as the first

premiump

Bit rough last night Sad

1st night we had 20 mins of whimpering then silence 'til morning. Last night we had only 5 minutes of whimpering then silence ... which was then repeated every 15 minutes for an hour Sad

Woken by whimpering at 05.45 this morning, my wife went downstairs to find one relieved little pup (in that she wasn't alone).

How long can I expect the whimpering to last? I'm strong, and can whether the emotional wrench, my wife isn't so strong and I'm worried I'll get overruled Confused

Still love her to bits though, she's settling right in. I had a comfy chair .... we now have a comfy chair Wink

VJH · Posted: Sun Apr 16, 2006 6:09 am Post subject:

- we gave up after 2.5 month and ruby now sleeps upstairs with us adn at 7.5 months Rubys still wakes at 5am. BEFORE you panic Ruby is very very unusual.

Do you have the crate covered? do you have a radio playing softly? are you leaving a little light on? can you leave a worn item of clothing from you or your oh o she is comforted by the scent?

All of the above helped us -hope tonight is better

Becs · Posted: Sun Apr 16, 2006 6:17 am Post subject:

Wimpering sounds good compared to Echo's loud, sleep-shattering bark that is my 5.30 alarm call every day!!!
Echo is Vicky's Ruby's soul-mate!! Neither Ruby or Echo approve of lie-ins.
I've gone wwwaayyyy past fighting it now that Echo is 8 months old Laughing

Jessie is probably a 'normal' pup and you'll find that the whimpering tails off naturally and nights will get better over time!
On the other hand, you could join me and Vicky on the early-bird forums!!
Good luck, and 5.30 am is actually a really nice time of day once you get used to it!
Love Becs and the Gang

premiump · Posted: Sun Apr 16, 2006 6:18 am Post subject:

Gem83 · Posted: Sun Apr 16, 2006 6:21 am Post subject:

Hi,

Oh sorry it was a rough night for you all last night Confused

, but I have to say I think some would say you're very lucky!! You might not feel it now but with the whimpering lasting only an hour, thats fantastic for only her second night!! Very Happy

I know some on here have had pups that have howled all night! Confused

One thing to perhaps try if you haven't done already, is to put something in there with both your scent on and your wifes scent - so either pop a towel under both your pillows for a couple of nights to then put in with little Jessie, or if you have an old fleece ( which you don't mind never getting back again!! Laughing

), then put that in with her. Both of these things will act almost as a comfort blanket, then if she wakes up, and has it near to her, she wont feel so alone as it will have your scent on it.

Another good thing to do if you dont already is to leave a small light on somewhere - either a little plug in light that just throws out some light for comfort but not too bright to keep her awake, or leave a landing light on, providing this doesn't shine straight into Jessies sleeping area.

We left the landing light on with Bailey for the first few nights when he used to wake up in the small hours Rolling Eyes

, so that when he did wake up, he wouldn't be scared and he could see what was around him and that it was familiar! To be honest, his first few nights are almost identical to what you've said about Jessies!! He's 12 wks tomorrow and goes all the way through now, each pup varies greatly though BUT you must stick to the routine, they're like children, if you let them off the once, they'll expect it the second time!! Then before you know it little Jessie will be running the house! Very Happy

Perhaps its something to do with yellow labs, who knows?!?!?

Hope this helps & shes gorgeous too by the way.....others will be along soon to give pointers - Bailey was just up early - welcome to the world of Labs!! Laughing

No more lie - ins now!!! Laughing

Gem & Bailey x

premiump · Posted: Sun Apr 16, 2006 6:22 am Post subject:

premiump · Posted: Sun Apr 16, 2006 6:30 am Post subject:

Gem83 · Posted: Sun Apr 16, 2006 6:47 am Post subject:

I found this website just before we got Bailey and I'd have to say that I'm a complete addict!!! Its a godsend with SOOO much info on it! Very Happy

I often drag my other half on here to read the threads, its quite often when he's watching something he really wanted to see on TV as well but he realises its for the importance of the fluffy one!! Laughing

They are so like babies, and no matter how much research you do before you pick up pup, I think its only when you get them home that it registers!!! ie. the sleepless nights and the dependency etc! Shocked

Its all worth it though by what you get back from them!!

Gem x

VJH · Posted: Sun Apr 16, 2006 6:50 am Post subject:

I second that - my husband is now used to it too- any question he has he says 'can you ask LF if Ruby can.............'

Also the GTs are fantastic too - Ruby was really scared of other dogs and we dont have many friends with dogs so we have been taking he r to every GT going since she was 12 weeks old now she is fine and LOVES other dogs. I really dont knwo what I would have done without this site to be honest Laughing

sue51 · Posted: Sun Apr 16, 2006 7:08 am Post subject: