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Originally Posted by LonesomeTonight
I was also anti-spritzing...did it once at H's insistence, but then he went down and spritzed her multiple times. To me, it's one thing if she's, say, chewing on the couch, but if she's scared and lonely, that's different. I suggested to H that we move the crate to the living room, where I sleep (long story) at least for tonight, and he was like, "If we move her there now, that's where she'll always sleep." When...I don't know if that's the case. New dog is a year old, if that makes a difference. Still i feel like adjusting to a new place would be hard, no matter what the age...
She has quieted down, not sure if she's asleep.
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Having a new pup is hard, even an older one. It takes everyone a while to adjust and get to know each other.
Dogs do love to be with their people. I think letting the dog sleep in the living room is a great idea. I wonder if the idea might go over better if it's suggested as a transitional idea: Once pup is comfortable with your family and bedtime routine and becomes accustomed to sleeping in the crate, the crate becomes the place she associates with sleep and can be moved just about anywhere.
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