Our bedtime is her playtime

GiGi's dad · 05-04-2009, 10:12 AM

It seems as if GiGi wants to play when it is bedtime. She is crate trained but I don't want her in the crate through the night. I need her free to roam for protection. Any suggestions?

daisy'smom · 05-04-2009, 02:40 PM

I would keep her in the crate in till she gets used to your routine. Things are still all new to her. You may try a good walk in the evening to wear her out. She will soon adjust. When I first got Daisy she was calm all day and crazy in the evening. She has now adjusted to the way we do things. I do try to get her some exercise in the evening.

Spyglass Sally · 05-04-2009, 03:35 PM

Buddy had developed a nap schedule the last couple of hours before we went to bed. It was very nice to have him quiet while we wound down from the day. But then when we went to bed - Boing! He was up and ready to play. Now we make sure he's awake for those couple of hours too. Maybe let him start to doze off 1/2 hr before our bedtime, but not longer. That solved the problem.

GiGi's dad · 05-04-2009, 04:16 PM

Great advice. Thanks! She usually gets a walk or playtime in he eve however I am in Oklahoma and it has been raining for about 5 days straight. I never thougt about it but that may be the problem. I will walk her tonght and will probly use the crate until she is adjusted. Thanks again!