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Originally Posted by ricolini  That is very interesting what you said about dogs trained to go outside won't use pads. He was trained to go outside so maybe I should give up on the pad thing. I also considered trying that fake grass, do you know anything about it? He is not tiny either, he weighs about 7.5 lbs. It is possible he just wants attention but he always potties right when he gets outside and then goes back to sleep after we come back in. I will try giving him a little more exercise before bedtime and see if that helps. thanks |
At 7.5 pounds, he should be able to make it through the night. If he is going potty and right back to bed, you can rule out a need for attention.
I have never tried the fake grass. Maybe your guy would do better with something that looks like grass -- it would be a $$ gamble, but your sleep and sanity are at stake
. You can do a search for numerous threads with reviews about "potty patch" and other fake grass products. Here is one:
http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/gen...tty-patch.html
My humble opinion about taking water away: 6 p.m. might be a little early. I dislike the idea of denying water. For the health of kidneys, bladder, and all vital organs, the dog needs to be hydrated.
One other thing to consider: what are your dog's potty habits during the day? Is there any chance he could have a urinary tract infection?
I think your best bet is to increase potty trips in the early evening along with that last one right before bed, and most importantly, try wearing out your dog before bed. Wishing you some success and uninterrupted zzzzzz!