We have had alot of calls from new puppy owners in the last couple of weeks. Besides the usual questions about potty training and puppy biting, the big question is “how do I get this puppy to stop crying and go to sleep?!” When new puppy owners are sleep deprived they will try anything including, sleeping on the floor next to the crate or pen, sleeping on the sofa with the puppy asleep on top of them, asleep in the chair with the puppy on top of them and finally asleep in their bed with the puppy on top of them. I even had one owner camp out on the kitchen floor next to his new pup. (This is only funny if you are not the new puppy owner)
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You will be happy to know there is a toy out there called a snuggle puppy that comes with it’s own battery operated heart beat and warming pack. You can find your snuggle puppy at RyansPet.com or simply google snuggle puppy.
Don’t forget these little guys have left warm snuggly litter mates that keep them cozy and warm. When you get your new sleep aid/snuggle puppy home, activate the heart beat and warming pack and place it inside the velcroe enclosed pouch before placing the whole thing inside one of your t-shirts, sweatshirt, or maybe even a pillowcase. Make sure it smells like you and not your detergent. These furry little pack animals need to be close to you, not all the way at the other end of the house or even worse, outside. Try placing their crate next to the bed where they will not feel so isolated and alone. Their snuggle puppy will smell like you and they will be able to hear you right next to them. Much more comforting than being in puppy isolation. Once they have acclimated and gotten used to the changes in their pack you may want to consider moving them out of the bedroom if that’s what you really want. There’s time for that later after they have had a little time to adjust—after all they just left their whole family and are lonesome for something familiar. Heartbeats and warmth can work wonders….and sweet dreams too.

