Potty time :)

[shana]

Getting a new pup in a few weeks picking him up May fourth just wondering how often I should be taking my pup out to potty at night in the beginning I've been thinking every two hours just wondering what peoples experiences have been

[alspyce]

Do you want to get up every 2 Hrs. for the rest of your life?? How old is your pup going to be?

I usually don't wake them up to go out, I let them tell me when it's time. Don't fall for them wanting out just to go walking, stay in one spot, use your potty command, and then it's praise (If they "go") and back to bed. Use a crate small enough for housebreaking so he won't feel comfortable messing in it. No beds, toys, etc. in the crates, it's bed time and they need to know it's time to sleep.

Is this your first pup? Where is it coming from? Post pictures!!!

[Dutchringgirl]

I agree with Chris, I would take them out later then thats it.

Yeah, where are the pictures ??/ You will have a revolt on your hands if you dont post any soon.

[Stacy_R]

Here is an excellent blog post on the potty basics written by a trainer-friend of mine.

http://pawsthenplay.com/potty-basics-to ... not-to-go/

Here is another post of hers on the importance of crate training.

http://pawsthenplay.com/dog-training-of ... mportance/

[shana]

Ok thanks I will check it out he's going to be seven weeks and I will post tons of pics as soon as I bring him home very excited about this pup his dad is in my PSA club and is an amazing dog just trying to make sure I learn as much as possible before I bring him home oh and yes this is my first puppy I'm very excited!!

[johninny]

puppies that young do have a simple inability [ separate from will or training ] to hold urine very long. letting him out every 1 1/2 - 2 hours until he is a bit older will allow him not to have involuntary accidents [ and there is often at this stage little or no advance warning from most pups]. during the night-sleep hours, this usually is not the case [ less excitement ] but if someone gets up during the night, it is good to open the door and give a ''go pee'' command, otherwise he may not make it all the way out the door in the morning. [ twice - or 3x? - during the night will probably be sufficient.]

these dogs house-train very easily, but just remember that the physical ability to hold pee is very limited for a few months, but, of course, will also be improving rapidly week-to-week. if he has plenty of pee opportunity, he has plenty of potty opportunity also; just be open to signs that he needs more time for the 2nd act before calling/taking him in. praise and reward anytime he relieves himself in the right location and he will ''get it'' unbelievably fast and will comply as his body allows him to.

[shana]

Awesome! Thanks so much for the input yeah he will be at work with me so I will be able to take him out every hour and a half or so no problem and that makes sense about night time