Flicka

[Stacia]

I had a very traumatic night, she cried all night. I checked her once, said nothing in and out, went down later, poo and pee in the crate and everywhere else you can think, wall etc. The first night she cried until 2.30 am. Last night as I said, all night. Thankfully I went down a third time as the cry sounded different and thank heaven I did as she had managed to squeeze her head through the bars and couldn't get it back. Neither could I. So I phoned 999 and asked for fire service and they were here very quickly and cut her out with bolt cutters, poor little mite was traumatised but they were so lovely with her, four of them. They got wet wipes from the engine (which was flashing blue lights) and gently cleaned her down. She of course is sleeping all day and no doubt will be hell tonight again, while I have had no sleep at all. I am also traumatised!

 

[Boogie]

Goodness, what a trauma for you both.

How about sleeping downstairs with her until she settles?

 

[Loraseal]

Oh my goodness @Jelinga! That was definitely a very happening night. I do hope you both have a better night. Maybe staying close by initially during the night in the beginning will help Flicka to settle in?

 

[kateincornwall]

I agree, maybe stay close to her until she feels more safe with you ? Sounds like a horrendous experience for both of you xx

 

[Selina27]

How old is she @Jelinga ? Did she come with anything that might comfort her?

 

[Jacqui-S]

Sonia, would you like a new thread started with all of this?

 

[Emily_Babbelhund]

Oh, that sounds terrible for both of you. Could you bring her up to where you sleep? If she’s not used to a crate or even being in a house, it will take time to build a positive association with the crate. Especially after last night, it may take ages and a lot of patience. Maybe an enclosed safe space (ie dog-proof your bedroom) without the crate at all to start, or an ex-pen in your bedroom (easier to move than a crate) next to your bed?

It may seem weird if you’ve never had your dogs in your bedroom, but it may do the both of you good at least until she settles in.

Carbón says to let her under the duvet, because that’s where the magic happens but I reminded him that’s not actually a widely accepted practice and he’s lucky I don’t mind being covered in fur by morning.

 

[Candy]

I have always made a bed for my new pups right by my bed to start with, so I can reach out and stroke them if they cry in the night. Every one has settled quickly, and only woken me infrequently, usually because they need to go out. Once they've settled in properly, I have moved the dog bed gradually away from mine, until it's in the corner of the bedroom, which is where my adult dogs have always slept, and I haven't had any problems.
The only exception to this has been Joy. It all worked fine, but I eventually decided that I'd like her to sleep right by my bed, so I made a bed for her there in addition to the one in the corner (didn't want to make her sleep by the bed if she preferred being in her corner) and now she alternates between the two as it suits her. She also has a sitting room bed (right by my chair) and a garden bed, which doubles as a dining room bed when it's not in the garden.
Not that she's spoiled or anything!

 

[Candy]

Sorry, I rambled on a bit there! What I meant to say was that I'm sorry you've had traumatic nights with her, but maybe it would work better for both of you to sleep in the same room to start with, then she might feel safer and settle better. Hope you manage a better night tonight, you must be shattered.

 

[Stacia]

Goodness, what a trauma for you both.

How about sleeping downstairs with her until she settles?

Thanks Boogie, I finally did that last night and all was peace

 

[Stacia]

I have always made a bed for my new pups right by my bed to start with, so I can reach out and stroke them if they cry in the night. Every one has settled quickly, and only woken me infrequently, usually because they need to go out. Once they've settled in properly, I have moved the dog bed gradually away from mine, until it's in the corner of the bedroom, which is where my adult dogs have always slept, and I haven't had any problems.
The only exception to this has been Joy. It all worked fine, but I eventually decided that I'd like her to sleep right by my bed, so I made a bed for her there in addition to the one in the corner (didn't want to make her sleep by the bed if she preferred being in her corner) and now she alternates between the two as it suits her. She also has a sitting room bed (right by my chair) and a garden bed, which doubles as a dining room bed when it's not in the garden.
Not that she's spoiled or anything!

I did that with baby puppies but Flicka is 9 months, or supposed to be, I haven't had her birthdate yet. She isn't house trained and I didn't flancy loads of poo and wee on the carpet!

 

[Stacia]

@Boogie, how do I make the transition to be safe and not chew the house up if she won't stay in a crate and now I discovered she can get through the exceedingly tiny gaps between the bars of the baby gate and I don't want her to get trapped in that!

 

[Stacia]

@Emily_Babbelhund I seem to have answered your excellent post in reply to others, have only just seen your post. A part of the bedroom fenced off with this escape artist would not hold her!

 

[Stacia]

How old is she @Jelinga ? Did she come with anything that might comfort her?

She is supposed to be 9 months!

 

[Cath]

Annie loves and sleeps in her canvas crate . Do you not know anyone who you could borrow one off.
Its like this one, but bigger and Annie's is red.

Fabric Soft Pet Crate Kennel Cage Carrier House Dog Cat Blue XL

This offer is for an XL blue sturdy fabric pet carrier, ideal for transporting your pet in style and comfort, giving them a portable home from home. Jeffrey, the cat, is modelling our blue crate. Extra Large: 81cm x 58cm x 58cm (32” x 23” x 23”)

www.diy.com

 

[Beanwood]

Shall I split this thread and create a new one for Flicka? @Jelinga? The very least tweak the title of this thread?

 

[Stacia]

How old is she @Jelinga ? Did she come with anything that might comfort her?

I was told she is 9 months but got her birthdate today, she 8 months beginning of September. She just came with a little bed which was falling to pieces! She settles well in the day as long as I am around; so far she is very quiet and bright.

 

[Stacia]

Shall I split this thread and create a new one for Flicka? @Jelinga? The very least tweak the title of this thread?

THat might be a good idea, yes, do it please x. I would like to think Rourke still had his own threads and is still with me x

 

[Stacia]

Annie loves and sleeps in her canvas crate . Do you not know anyone who you could borrow one off.
Its like this one, but bigger and Annie's is red.

Fabric Soft Pet Crate Kennel Cage Carrier House Dog Cat Blue XL

This offer is for an XL blue sturdy fabric pet carrier, ideal for transporting your pet in style and comfort, giving them a portable home from home. Jeffrey, the cat, is modelling our blue crate. Extra Large: 81cm x 58cm x 58cm (32” x 23” x 23”)

www.diy.com

Looks a good idea, I will cast round my friends and see if I can borrow one.

 

[Cath]

Soina maybe one of your friends could ask on Freecycle Malvern Hill section for you, to see if anyone has one on there that you could have.

It is free things that people don't want anymore or don't need.

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