"You have a very wise breeder. I have a 4x4 x pen that divide in half and then divide one of the sides again into one 3x2 area that fits the pee pad and a
1x2 area for sleeping. I have a doorway cut in each piece.
When my puppies are 3 weeks old they will leave the bed and go to the pee pad. Then when they get a little older, they venture over to the big side for playing and eating.
This early training pays off when it is time to house break them."
JeanieK, I have been reading about starting early pad or litter training at about 3 weeks old and I am intrigued to try with my next litter. I can see how it could be such a help for the new families and easier on the puppy. Would it be possible to post pictures of this set-up? I am having trouble imagining where to put doorways in each piece. What is the other 1/2 of the pen for, play? I have been reading about the "mistymethod" of using unprinted newspaper, and also several sources on the internet that praise using "dog litter" or wood stove pellets in a litter pan. I am inclined toward the paper method right now. Thanks. |