Health & WellbeingJust brought my new 8 week old shihtzu home amd shes been sleeping all day. I want to know if I sould wake her up because i dont want her to sleep all day and stay up all night. Also she doesnt seem to like her crate, she wants to sleep next to me ou
You are at a crossroads with Mimi right now. You must decide who is going to run your home and your lives . . . you or her! By all means, do not let her get into the habit of sleeping in your bed with you. Dogs are creatures of habit, and if for some reason she has to sleep somewhere else (if you are in the hospital, for example), she will not understand the change and may start some undesirable behaviors. She needs to have her own bed crate) and she needs to sleep there. If she fusses at night, and you are sure that all of her physical needs have been met (potty trips), ignore the fussing completely. Do not try to scold or reasure her. She is whining for attention, and will only stop when she knows that it won't get her any. She may very well like the treats you bought, but remember that you have been planning for her for a while. All she knows is . . . yesterday I was THERE, and today I am HERE. What happened? Where is all that is familiar to me? She will have a period of adjustment
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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