Our border collie is nearly 15, and has become very deaf over the last year. She's always been 'highly strung' and since going deaf follows us around anxiously.
Since she was a puppy she's had a habit of barking at night now and again, whether she's inside or out. We live in the country and there are probably a few wild visitors during the night. This has become a much bigger problem recently, we need our sleep.
If she starts, usually about 2-3am, when we've been fast asleep, I sometimes make her come upstairs to sleep in our bedroom, but it's an effort.
Finally, I've also put her in the chicken run a few times, at the back of the house where we can't hear her. If it rains she can shelter in the chicken house, which is open.
The question is, is it cruel to do this? And has anyone any other solutions?
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