At 8 weeks old, a puppy probably needs to go more frequently. I think you are ok with taking her out to go potty, but make sure it's business ONLY. Don't play with her. Take her out to potty and put her right back in the crate. Eventually, she will get that night time is not play time. And she only gets taken out for potty.
She should be progressively weaned to get up only 1 time per night, around 5 -6 months old. (some start sleeping all night this early) So I would say by 12 wks, you should only have to get up 2 x a night, depending on her bladder control and then you need to work up to sleeping all night.
I know it's tough, but be strong and don't cave. You want to make sure to develop good habits not bad ones. |