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Erin · 09-21-2005, 07:45 PM

When I need Loki to go and don't have time to wait for him to sniff every stick in the yard we go for a walk. I know it sounds a little backwards, since you're in a hurry, but really within the first block he has to stop to poop. We walk around the block (maybe 1/2 mile total? about 10 mins) and he poops by our turn around point every single time. If he doesnt, then I know for sure he doesn't have to go. They just can't hold it to walk. It will be frustrating at first! Their bodies need to get big enough to function "normally" Puppies will poop 3-4 times a day sometimes! We went through this with Loki and thought it would never end but he is 10 months old today and he is awesome now. He is on a regular schedule:
At 6:30 we wake up and he goes out to pee
7:00 back out to poop
8-4 various bathroom breaks - my husband is with him i'm not sure what they do!
5:00 walk, poop
6:00 dinner

This took until he was about 6-7 months to get to. Switching foods is HARD on some dogs. Loki gets his food and 2 approved treats. ANYTHING different messes with him. You can't expect them to hold it if they don't feel good! Also, they don't know they have to go until the last minute. That comes with time too!

Also, the crate has to be tiny. We used an 18" crate with a divider panel until Loki was 5-6 months old. The he got the full 18" crate until he was 8 months when we got him a 24" crate. His old 18" is his time out crate - he barely fits in it! As long as they can lay down and turn around they have enough room. You want to make sure if they go, they have to sit/lay in it. Sounds cruel but Loki was never alone for more than an hour or two when he was that young and we were always ready to give him a bath if needed. Last month he was sick and had an accident in his big crate and he stood on his tip toes as FAR away as he possibly could and cried at the top of his lungs. He didn't want to be anywhere near it. Once their bodies are ready, it works. I promise.

Oh, and some dogs poop and then eat, and others eat and then need to go poop. Loki won't touch his food until after he's "empty". They are all different and in time you will learn what your dog prefers.

Sorry for the long post, but we went through this same thing. It DOES get better.

09-21-2005, 07:45 PM	#52
Erin Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Chicago Suburbs Posts: 3,306	When I need Loki to go and don't have time to wait for him to sniff every stick in the yard we go for a walk. I know it sounds a little backwards, since you're in a hurry, but really within the first block he has to stop to poop. We walk around the block (maybe 1/2 mile total? about 10 mins) and he poops by our turn around point every single time. If he doesnt, then I know for sure he doesn't have to go. They just can't hold it to walk. It will be frustrating at first! Their bodies need to get big enough to function "normally" Puppies will poop 3-4 times a day sometimes! We went through this with Loki and thought it would never end but he is 10 months old today and he is awesome now. He is on a regular schedule: At 6:30 we wake up and he goes out to pee 7:00 back out to poop 8-4 various bathroom breaks - my husband is with him i'm not sure what they do! 5:00 walk, poop 6:00 dinner This took until he was about 6-7 months to get to. Switching foods is HARD on some dogs. Loki gets his food and 2 approved treats. ANYTHING different messes with him. You can't expect them to hold it if they don't feel good! Also, they don't know they have to go until the last minute. That comes with time too! Also, the crate has to be tiny. We used an 18" crate with a divider panel until Loki was 5-6 months old. The he got the full 18" crate until he was 8 months when we got him a 24" crate. His old 18" is his time out crate - he barely fits in it! As long as they can lay down and turn around they have enough room. You want to make sure if they go, they have to sit/lay in it. Sounds cruel but Loki was never alone for more than an hour or two when he was that young and we were always ready to give him a bath if needed. Last month he was sick and had an accident in his big crate and he stood on his tip toes as FAR away as he possibly could and cried at the top of his lungs. He didn't want to be anywhere near it. Once their bodies are ready, it works. I promise. Oh, and some dogs poop and then eat, and others eat and then need to go poop. Loki won't touch his food until after he's "empty". They are all different and in time you will learn what your dog prefers. Sorry for the long post, but we went through this same thing. It DOES get better.