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Originally Posted by kayse18  I thought that was a long time too. The breeder I bought him from said that he was pad trained. We started him in a small bathroom where I had pads out, with food and water. He used the bathroom in the floor more than the pads, so thats why I chose the training kennel (wire kennel). I have a woman that I work with, who has 3 yorkies and she has the same schedule as me. She keeps her teacups in there for that long too and said that one day he will just quit using the bathroom in the kennel as he gets a little older. Everybody has their own opinions on how to do things.....I just need to find what is best for Tank man  |
A 12 week old pup should not be expected to hold it for 11 hours.
For the health of kidneys, bladder, and other vital organs, I would never force a dog to hold it for 11 hours. It is not healthy for humans, and it is not healthy for dogs. You can almost guarantee stones, urinary tract infections, and premature breakdown of related systems. Drinking frequently and eliminating waste is how we clean out our bodies. Our pets need the same.