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Originally Posted by Jensy  Hubby and I at odds on our little Benny. Last night he was up 3 times to go out. Bless his heart he doesn't soil my carpet, but sleep is sleep right? His dishes were empty at 8pm and hubby filled both of them up. He doesn't eat when we are gone during the day by his choice. Has always been like that. I told hubby last night he had all ready ate and drank and to leave it or we'll be up all night. I was right and hubby does not/will not get up with him (he's my dog  ). Here's my question...is it cruel to put up the dishes? Hubby thought so, but I don't. Please tell me if I'm wrong. |
Do you free feed then? I feed on a schedule and their last meal is at 5. Even if you are free feeding I would pick up the food bowl way before 8 so he has enough time to eliminate before bed. Also, for the water. Most people will say leave the water out at all times, but I do pick up the water a little before bed. My pups lay down to sleep at 8:30 and I pick up the water at 8. That gives them 30 minutes to empty their bladder. I think of it like my child. I don't let my child drink right before bed for the same reasons. Also, to help with the nighttime wakings, you could wake him up when you go to bed to pee one more time. For example, Lexi will lay down to sleep at 8:30. I will take her out at 8:30 and then when I am ready to go to bed at 10 or so I will wake her up to go again and then put her back to bed. Not sure how old he is, but that should help some with the night wakings, if he's young, he still may need to get up once at night.