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[quote=Anonymous]I foster a lot of puppies, easily in the dozens by now.  This is my standard advice for anyone getting a puppy.  Do whatever it takes, to make your life easier.  For me, that’s sleeping with my puppies.  It’s been years since I’ve had a puppy not sleep through the night, beyond maybe the first couple of days.

You have to put yourself in the puppy’s shoes a little bit.  They have been taken away from everything they know, and put into a completely new environment.  Their security comes from being with their pack, and you are it.  Secure puppies relax faster, sleep deeply, and tend to not wake up frequently.  Additionally, you have the benefit of knowing when they’re awake, and whether they’re getting antsy.

Not everyone wants a dog in bed with them.  A perfectly acceptable alternative is to crate them near you.  Being able to sense your presence is calming.  You can leave a comforting smell in there, for instance, something he was sent from the breeder, or a worn T shirt.  If it’s cold in the room, a hot water bottle   [/quote]

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