at 9 weeks, bunjee was getting up 2x in the middle of the night in need of potty. they can't be expected to hold it overnight at that age. sometimes he'd cry for attention in the middle of night, not just for potty. so when we get up at night, it's only for potty, not to play. i give him about 3 minutes to go potty. if he doesn't go, then back in the crate he goes. if he does, he gets a treat and then back in the crate he goes.
now that he's 18 weeks. he still gets up once in the middle of night to potty. he's okay with his crate, but hates it when the doors are locked. he can only really hold it while in his crate for about 2-3 hrs at a time.
puppy period is hard, but it'll be all worth it! |