I need to sleep train my freaking dog.

[TrudyCampbell]

My dog was a PITA before this anyway, but since our trip to FL he has been AWFUL. I'm assuming that the dog sitter let him sleep with her in our bed and this has made him feel like he can sleep in there all the time now. If we don't let him sleep in the bed he cries ALL NIGHT. He never gives up. Like, really loud, and our neighbors are going to murder us. So my H has been giving into him and sleeping with the dogs in our "guest room" (I use that term very, very loosely). 

Anyway, I really just need to let the damn dog CIO and break his poor puppy dog spirit. But with a sleeping baby, a small apartment and neighbors in close proximity I don't know how to do it. Any magical advice?

WWFD? (what would ferber do?)

[TrudyCampbell]

One option is to give him to the homeless man who lives outside this nearby deli. He can hang with him for the night and I'll pick him up in the morning?

[formerlyllizzyb]

Loud white noise for the baby and earplugs for you two? Sorry my dog has been a PITA lately, too.

[Deleted]

Ohhhh dogs! They really are like little kids sometimes, huh!? I love that one of mine doesn't want to use the bathroom in the evening cause it it cold or snow or whatever reason, then in the middle of the night he starts barking and crying cause she needs to poop.

[thedahliharpa]

Still got that Magic Sleep Suit?

[TrudyCampbell]

My H's solution: "Well, guess we will just sleep with him forever now!" No thanks. My other dog is a great snuggler but this dog is the type that starts licking your face at 3am.

I'm wondering if I should attempt this doggie CIO tonight while H is away or if I'm setting myself up for sleep deprivation disaster.

[laurack]

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