Initially, most new puppies will cry or whine, particularly at night. When handled well, this behavior will cease after a few nights. Here is what to do:

1. Place an article of your clothing that you have worn (like a t-shirt) in bed with puppy and have a ticking clock or soft music nearby. Be sure he has a comfortable, cozy bed to sleep in, but not with you (at least not until he is past the puppy and house training phase).

2. No food, water or napping for puppy 2 hours before his bedtime.

3. Just before bedtime, play and wear puppy out then take puppy out to potty.

Puppy should sleep in a crate or in a safe, barricaded area so he cannot wander or get into trouble while you sleep. Your puppy will probably cry the first few nights, but as long as you know nothing is wrong, do not acknowledge puppy nor tell him to be quiet. He is looking for attention, and if you give it to him he will continue to cry thinking you do it every time. Just ignore him.

You may wish to get up and let puppy out once or twice during the night in the beginning. This may help to avoid any potty messes during the night, since most pups cannot hold it for more than a few hours. Do not go to puppy when he is crying, only when he is quiet (positive reinforcement). Then go to take him outside to potty.

Be consistent and patient! The crying is temporary if your puppy doesn't get the desired attention when he does it.