First night nerves...

It's Ruby's first night with us and she's been an absolute delight so far today. She was snoring her head off earlier..had a little feed, play and has toileted 3 times in the garden. I've put her in her crate for bedtime and was expecting crying and howling and was going to bring her upstairs in her crate if she didn't settle. I've been laid listening to her crying for about 20 mins, while I read some posts in here to distract me. Now she's stopped whining and has probably fell asleep but I'm panicking now and am desperate to go check on her! I know she'll been fine but I'm worrying she's too good! Sorry just need some reassurance from someone x

Enjoy it while you've got it !!

She will be fine. A blanket over the crate and a radio will help her settle

She cried again at half 1 so I popped her outside - but she didn't do anything. She settled straight back down and ive just had to wake her up for breakfast! Awww

Theia is our second pup, but the first to be caged. We've never left a radio on or a piece of our clothes with either and we've never had a problem of them sleeping all night.
The trick is for you to get her timings right. Your pup needs 15/16 hours recharge, because that's what they're doing while sleeping, per day. You decide when these hours are to suit you pattern.
Pete

Ruby sounds like shes nailed it already! I always worry when my boys too quiet so I cant but help go check on him but when it comes to sleepy time, you just need to let them be when they whine for attention, they'll soon learn!

Thanks everyone she was fine and has been popping in her cage today so hopefully she'll settle quicker tonight. She's also had more poos and wees in the garden so she's doing so well.

Well done Ruby

be a bit new her scent will be there this will reassure her she will settle through time

Well done Ruby

aww I remember the first night nerves, it sounds like Ruby is going to be a good girl. My Roxy slept through the night from day 1, I still cant believe how lucky I have been with her. She loves sleep and loves her crate. Good Luck

She settled after 15 mins tonight! She's such a good girl thanks everyone

glad things are going well