I really like using a leash with puppies. It makes it easier to bring them to a certain spot in the yard to potty and when they are done we go back in the house right away. Makes it go faster and they associate leash and that spot with potty. When allowed to run free they lose focus and run and play and explore. Sometimes they pee so fast you don't realize it. Also if you travel it is so much easier if they have learned to go on a leash. Little puppies can be prey for birds like hawks and owls, so a leash is for safety also. Frequency varies by dog and age but at least every two hours at first. I do NOT wake up sleeping puppies to potty, but as soon as they wake up out we go. It's like having a newborn baby.....sleep deprivation for a while. My female Husky didn't sleep through the night for a YEAR!!! At least I am retired so could nap in the day some. Best of luck. |