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Originally Posted by Ellie May  I don't have much advice because I am terrible at potty training but a young pup is not going to hold it for 5 hours (maybe not even 2 hours). If you leave him in a crate he will "go". Then he will think it is okay to go in there which won't come in handy later. I also think a dog needs access to water 24/7 or atleast 16/7 (just pick it up while you sleep). |
I don't wish to be controversial, but this is wrong. A puppy can hold it for 5 hours and they will. And a dog does NOT need access to water 24/7. And to take it a way from them while confined is not cruel, just practical.
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I know it's hard...believe me. But I think they are ok. I suppose there are different opinions on this, but I was assured and reassured that she would be ok........
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OH one more thing........
I was told they can hold it one hour longer than they are in months...so a 3 month old should hold it 4 hours.
We started doing this with Jeanie at 4 months?? I think - something like that....and she never went in her kennel.
I was also told if you have the kennel big enough for a pee pad etc, it defeats the purpose, and you might as well give her free roam of the kitchen....
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It is hard and you may not think it will work, but it does. It is an extremely effective method, without being cruel. It eliminates a lot of the stress in the homecoming, because there is no potty to pick up or clean up and there is a sense of accomplishment everyday that they get it right. The homecoming is a happy occasion for both you and the puppy.
You might want to practice on the week-end and keep her in her crate for a couple hours at a time and work your way up to 5 hours, so that on Monday, she will be used to it and it will not be anything new to her.