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QUESTION
Hello,
I am the new owner of a female four month old Poodle puppy her name is Charlotte. She is awesome! We love her dearly, I am the main care giver, my name is Marlette. The question is we have been consistent with Charlotte about sleeping in her cage, not with us. This is one Poodle who hates her cage she does not bark or wine long but she does not sleep well in her cage. She gets up at 5:30 in the morning soon after wants to sleep during the day when she sits with me.
It seems she’s up about every hour or so at night I know this because I check her to see if she needs to go potty. After I find out she's okay she runs to my bedroom stands at the side of my bed I still put her back in her cage it is so hard!
I put a blanket, toys, treats but she would rather be with me then go to her cage. I’m so tired, she is tired help what am I doing wrong?
My husband thinks I hold her to much, I do feel she wants time with me in the day time and I am most happy to play, cuddle, train her then knowing she was in her cage all night.
Charlotte only takes an afternoon nap in her cage. Charlotte loves to be with me if I leave the room she looks for me follows me everywhere. I thought this was normal for a Poodle because they love to be with people maybe I have spoiled her… that’s what my husband thinks? Could this be the problem?
Hello,
I am the new owner of a female four month old Poodle puppy her name is Charlotte. She is awesome! We love her dearly, I am the main care giver, my name is Marlette. The question is we have been consistent with Charlotte about sleeping in her cage, not with us. This is one Poodle who hates her cage she does not bark or wine long but she does not sleep well in her cage. She gets up at 5:30 in the morning soon after wants to sleep during the day when she sits with me.
It seems she’s up about every hour or so at night I know this because I check her to see if she needs to go potty. After I find out she's okay she runs to my bedroom stands at the side of my bed I still put her back in her cage it is so hard!
I put a blanket, toys, treats but she would rather be with me then go to her cage. I’m so tired, she is tired help what am I doing wrong?
My husband thinks I hold her to much, I do feel she wants time with me in the day time and I am most happy to play, cuddle, train her then knowing she was in her cage all night.
Charlotte only takes an afternoon nap in her cage. Charlotte loves to be with me if I leave the room she looks for me follows me everywhere. I thought this was normal for a Poodle because they love to be with people maybe I have spoiled her… that’s what my husband thinks? Could this be the problem?
ANSWER
Hello There!
First of all, it is 100% normal for a Poodle to follow you and want to be with you all of the time. This is one of the Poodle's most endearing qualities...and it is why so many people choose to have a Poodle. Poodles love to be with their human family members and can become quite sad and despondent if they are not allowed to be close to their human.
You are not spoiling your Poodle, you are simply giving Charlotte what she naturally needs...which means that you are a wonderful, loving owner!
Regarding the cage...
You say that she runs to your bedroom...? If her cage is not in your bedroom, we recommend moving it there. If Charlotte senses that you are nearby, she may sleep better.
Also, with Charlotte being 4 months old, she can hold her urine for 4 hours. For this reason, it would be best to only check on her every 3 and 1/2 to 4 hours. It is important that Charlotte learns to control her bladder as she grows up. At 5 months, she should be able to hold her needs for 5 hours...at 6 months, 6 hours...at 7 months, 7 hours...And then no matter how old she is, 8 hours will be the maximum time that she will be able to hold her bladder.
First of all, it is 100% normal for a Poodle to follow you and want to be with you all of the time. This is one of the Poodle's most endearing qualities...and it is why so many people choose to have a Poodle. Poodles love to be with their human family members and can become quite sad and despondent if they are not allowed to be close to their human.
You are not spoiling your Poodle, you are simply giving Charlotte what she naturally needs...which means that you are a wonderful, loving owner!
Regarding the cage...
You say that she runs to your bedroom...? If her cage is not in your bedroom, we recommend moving it there. If Charlotte senses that you are nearby, she may sleep better.
Also, with Charlotte being 4 months old, she can hold her urine for 4 hours. For this reason, it would be best to only check on her every 3 and 1/2 to 4 hours. It is important that Charlotte learns to control her bladder as she grows up. At 5 months, she should be able to hold her needs for 5 hours...at 6 months, 6 hours...at 7 months, 7 hours...And then no matter how old she is, 8 hours will be the maximum time that she will be able to hold her bladder.
Once you are only checking on her every 3 and 1/2 to 4 hours, she may sleep better. Right now, she may be staying awake, knowing that she will see you every hour. (And there is no need for you to be waking up so often).
About 1 hour before sleepy time for Charlotte, so make sure that she has a chance to go outside to urinate and eliminate...and try to give her a quick burst of exercise to tire her out.
Love, Hugs & Poodle Kisses,
The AllPoodleInfo Experts
About 1 hour before sleepy time for Charlotte, so make sure that she has a chance to go outside to urinate and eliminate...and try to give her a quick burst of exercise to tire her out.
Love, Hugs & Poodle Kisses,
The AllPoodleInfo Experts
