can frequently be associated with the age of the dog. a young puppy, for example, can display anxious behavior because of its recent change of ownership. it is not unusual at all for a young puppy to whine, howl, cry or bark for the first few nights.
if your new puppy exhibits anxious behavior at night, try to avoid going to calm him down. he will very quickly learn that making noise brings him attention.
the best policy is to let your new pup understand that making a noise does not bring a response. i know that may sound cruel, but it’s much better for your puppy to gain his confidence by 