TIRED!

So night 2 didn't go to well. Wee Bella was determined she didn't want to sleep in her bed, but wanted into mine. Determined to stick to having her in her own bed I had the hot water bottle and a cuddly toy but she'd lie for a wee while then start crying wanting in to my bed. Had the whole house awake lol. Despite this, I think in love her a little more this morning. Can anyone Help!!

Do you have a crate? If so you can try putting the crate in your room and putting a blanket over it

I have a doggy playpen where I put her wee bed. Haven't tried a blanket over it but will gladly try that tonight. Thank you

Laura, try putting an article of your clothing in with her (Something you've worn) so that she can smell you. This often provides comfort.

Sometimes you have to exercise some tough love too. If you give in now you might find yourself sharing your bed with a 17kg Staffy in a few months

Thanks Ian, I will definitely try this. Oh I know tough love but its so hard lol. Just want to do my best by her

Try putting a clock under her covers and an article of clothing with your scent on id also leave a radio on down low with soothing music

Yes a ticking clock and a piece of your clothing but as said its tough love also xx

I gave in after a few days Lol. Started off with the crate, then her bed came out of the crate to the side of our bed
To be fair, she will sleep most of the night on her bed, but when i wake up in the morning you can guarantee she will be under our duvet.

I'm popping this over to the puppy section, Laura, rather than the introductions.

As the others have said, keep going and she should learn quickly. Do you play with her before bedtime? It might help her to settle more quickly if you play thinking games (trying to find things) so that her mind is tired.

Thanks Liz. I'll try that tonight. I'll head to puppy section shortly. Thanks