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We have a new jack russel terrier/beagle mix 8 week old puppy. We have him in the bathroom at night in our bedroom and with a baby gate up and he cries, barks, almost literally screams all night. This has gone on for the last 3 nights since we got him. We have been getting up and taking him out when he starts up thinking maybe it will teach him that when he starts yelling, that means he needs to go out to the potty. He wants to be in bed with us, which I have no problem with except that we dont want him peeing and pooping in the bed. What's the best way to handle this? He has a stuffed dog toy, a blanket, all this in his crate. We are just not sure we are handling this right. Thanks!

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Age: <1; Male; Breed: jack russell terrier/beagle mi

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Your new puppy is experiencing separation anxiety related to leaving his mom and littermates. He is in the process of establishing you as his new family. Jack Russels are a very smart and animated breed. What you teach your puppy now will remain with him all his life. It is very important that you do not teach him that you will come running every time he cries. Put him in his crate or bathroom with all the items you mentioned plus a ticking clock. THis will simulate a heart beat. Take him out to potty often but do so ONLY when he has had a quiet moment. This will teach him that you are there for him but are not at his beck and call. When he becomes more potty reliable (in a few weeks) and has learned to be quiet at night, then you can have him start to sleep with you if that is what you prefer.Please reply if you have more questions

Reply to Terri Riba's Post: We are already not running to him. We have tried all this. Not sure what to do now. We read online about the ticking clock and he doesnt seem to care. He just sits there and yells and jumps up and down. He can see us, which may be part of the problem. Do you think it would help if he was totally out of sight from us? I thought it may be better if he could see us and be reassured that we weren't going anywhere. I think it may make him want to be with us more. Thanks for your help

The fact that he can see you but not get to you is adding to his frustration. Put him where he cannot see or hear you and he will calm down. Puppies have a short memory and if he does not see you he will forget. It is very important that you only give him attention when he is quiet (even for a few seconds). This way you will teach him that he must be quiet to get attention from you.I know it is difficult now to hear him crying and not go to him as he is your new baby. But you will be doing him a favor in the long run and helping him to become a better dog if you do not give in to him now.Best of luck.

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