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littleROXYbaby · 01-18-2005, 07:38 AM

To keep an almost 4 month old confined to a crate? I would like to start crate training but am afraid to leave her in there for too long. Thanks!

orinskye · 01-18-2005, 04:27 PM

you dont want to leave her in there too long....... couple hours maximum for a four monthh old....... mine is four and a half months and his max time before having to get out and go potty is 3-4 hours....... we devised a way to confine him in a certain "hallway" (about 3 ft by 4 feet)...... and now the purpose of his crate is really to offer him his own little place where he feels safe....... you dont want to teach them thtat it is ok to eliminate where their living area is, so they have to be let out every couple hours to go potty
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Ringo · 01-19-2005, 12:08 PM

What about during the night? How often should a puppy be taken out? Thanks!

SteveStanley · 01-19-2005, 02:58 PM

My 4 months old can hold it from midnight until 6 or 7 am, but I limit his food and drink in the evening though, he likes to drink and eat a lot. Otherwise, he will have accidents in his crate for sure. He's currently just over 2 lbs.

During the day, we take him out every 4 hours or so, plus before and after meals.

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Originally Posted by Ringo

What about during the night? How often should a puppy be taken out? Thanks!

fasteddie · 01-19-2005, 02:59 PM

I would say at least once a night Ringo if possible. If you can get them to associate barking or alerting you when they need to go, that'd be good as well. Welcome to YT Ringo!

Ringo · 01-19-2005, 04:41 PM

Thanks for the quick replies and the welcome! Great group.

browniesmom622 · 01-19-2005, 04:59 PM

my guys never asked to go out at night they slept right threw the night

orinskye · 01-19-2005, 05:25 PM

toby pooped in his crate once........ he was soooooooooo disgusted that he NEVER did it again.....

avborges · 01-27-2005, 09:35 AM

Oh... Toby is adorable... and so are all the beautiful Yorkies in this site! Nina is having a little hard time... she loves to poop everywhere. She's only 3 mo. but hopefully she will make up her mind soon...

yorkipower · 01-27-2005, 09:55 AM

Three months is VERY young. She'll learn. Right now its hard for her to keep control too, you've got to remember. When her bowel muscles become stronger and she becomes more coordinated, she'll get better about not going in the house . .. chin up.

01-18-2005, 07:38 AM	#1
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01-18-2005, 04:27 PM	#2
orinskye YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: California Posts: 2,990	you dont want to leave her in there too long....... couple hours maximum for a four monthh old....... mine is four and a half months and his max time before having to get out and go potty is 3-4 hours....... we devised a way to confine him in a certain "hallway" (about 3 ft by 4 feet)...... and now the purpose of his crate is really to offer him his own little place where he feels safe....... you dont want to teach them thtat it is ok to eliminate where their living area is, so they have to be let out every couple hours to go potty \

01-19-2005, 12:08 PM	#3
Ringo Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 193	What about during the night? How often should a puppy be taken out? Thanks!

01-19-2005, 02:59 PM	#5
fasteddie *YT 6000 Club Member* Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 6,238	I would say at least once a night Ringo if possible. If you can get them to associate barking or alerting you when they need to go, that'd be good as well. Welcome to YT Ringo!

01-19-2005, 04:41 PM	#6
Ringo Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 193	Thanks for the quick replies and the welcome! Great group.

01-19-2005, 05:25 PM	#8
orinskye YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: California Posts: 2,990	toby pooped in his crate once........ he was soooooooooo disgusted that he NEVER did it again.....

01-27-2005, 09:55 AM	#10
yorkipower BANNED! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New York Posts: 446	Three months is VERY young. She'll learn. Right now its hard for her to keep control too, you've got to remember. When her bowel muscles become stronger and she becomes more coordinated, she'll get better about not going in the house . .. chin up.