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Thankyou all for your advice.
I had heard about the clock as it is supposed to simulate the mothers heartbeat.

I am not in contact with his previous owner but when i bought him i mentioned about the mothers sent. The owner told me that she put clean blankets in his bed every day so it would not make a difference.

I do not want to have him in my bedroom because of little accidents although for 10 weeks old he is very good with going on puppy training pads. Also i have electric wires and plugs that he could get to.

The only thing that works is if one of us sleeps on the sofa and he is in his bed next to the sofa. Not so bad at the moment because the children are off school / college but that cannot last.

Regards.
Alyson

Have to agree with Maddie. My sister's terrier was used to a cage in her room and had all sorts hidden in "her" space. She has since been promoted to the bed since the labby passed away. In fact when we went on holiday she even had a babies travel cot and was happy as larry in one of those. As Maddie says it also contains any mess.

~~~~~~~waves to Maddie~~~~~~~

Tina xx

Try putting a clock under the blankets ( to the side ) one which makes a noise, it reminds them of heart beats, along with a hot water bottle

We have a 9 month old and i must admit, he sleeps in our room, its damage limitation!

Good luck,

Caz xx

are you still in contact with its mum, is it possible to get a cloth with her scent on to give him at night

I would look at getting a dog crate. They are not cruel far from it - my sisters two labs are fully grown and still have their crates (open at all times now) and at bed time off they trot with their blankets to their crates, to them its there safe space so to speak.

They are easy to clean out while you are training them if they have any accidents and are a good way to help train your dog and also keep them safe when you need to open doors etc - put a nice bed in there and some toys - you will both probably benifiet from the security.

Mine have always slept in the bedroom with us but in their baskets. Leaving a radio on sounds like a good idea.
Good luck

Amanda

I have tried leaving the tv on low for him but he just howls.
The hot water bottle sounds a good idea.

Thankyou.
Alyson

Also, I assume the puppy has some toys to snuggle up to? Poor little soul, he is missing his siblings and his mummy. You could try a warm hot water bottle under the blanket as well as long as he wont chew that!

Tina xx

Have you tried a dog cage, he wont be able to get out that way.
Just lost our old boy and as he was blind had to have one for him otherwise he would keep us awake all night walking into dead ends and not being able to get out.

have you tried leaving the radio on low?

I have bought a little puppy and he will not stay on his own in the nights. The only place that is safe to leave him is the kitchen because of the possibility he will chew elecric wires etc.

Any advice or tips please...
Alyson