Free Roam at Night - What Age?

[Moses Mama]

I have a few questions. Where do you find your x pens? And has anyone found piddle marks around the house even though your pup is potty pad trained! The only time I use pottynpads is when I go to work and gate Moses. He does pretty good on them. But I haven't yet tried putting one down and letting him roam when we are gone. If I do, should I put it in the same place as when he is gated or do you think he will figure it out if I put it by the door we always use for potty time. As of right now, he barks to tell us he needs to potty. (or I just ask him every two hours if he needs to go, then he will bark.). So if I let him roam when we are gone for a few hours, should I put a potty pad down or will that encourage indoor tinkling?

[RileyDC]

Originally Posted by Moses Mama

I have a few questions. Where do you find your x pens? And has anyone found piddle marks around the house even though your pup is potty pad trained! The only time I use pottynpads is when I go to work and gate Moses. He does pretty good on them. But I haven't yet tried putting one down and letting him roam when we are gone. If I do, should I put it in the same place as when he is gated or do you think he will figure it out if I put it by the door we always use for potty time. As of right now, he barks to tell us he needs to potty. (or I just ask him every two hours if he needs to go, then he will bark.). So if I let him roam when we are gone for a few hours, should I put a potty pad down or will that encourage indoor tinkling?

I got my Xpen from Petedge.com I think they have 2 sizes. I got the bigger one. It is in my bedroom.

ProSelect Suite Retreat Pet Pens | PetEdge.com

Also with the peepee pads, I have never found any accidents, anywhere......
I am on the fifth floor of a building right in the middle of the city.... I take Riley outside and he goes outside, but if he Needs to go while I am not here or in the middle of the night.... or just in between going outside, he will use the peepee pads.......and I can put one down in the corner if I go over someone's house and he will use it.
I got the bigger purina second nature doggie litter box and just put the peepee pads in it.... I also got a Diaper Genie for the used ones.

[DvlshAngel985]

Originally Posted by Moses Mama

I have a few questions. Where do you find your x pens? And has anyone found piddle marks around the house even though your pup is potty pad trained! The only time I use pottynpads is when I go to work and gate Moses. He does pretty good on them. But I haven't yet tried putting one down and letting him roam when we are gone. If I do, should I put it in the same place as when he is gated or do you think he will figure it out if I put it by the door we always use for potty time. As of right now, he barks to tell us he needs to potty. (or I just ask him every two hours if he needs to go, then he will bark.). So if I let him roam when we are gone for a few hours, should I put a potty pad down or will that encourage indoor tinkling?

I found mine at target. It's meant for babies and looks exactly like one I've seen for pups. I used my credit card points so I got it for free. for my little man, I have one piddle pad in the entire apartment. He knows the only place to potty inside is in the bathroom where his piddle pad is. If the tray with his piddle pad is missing, the only place he'll ever have an accident is in that room. He'll even come let me know so I can clean it up.

[Moses Mama]

Duh me! I never thought of putting his potty pad in a doggie litter box. I have just been doubling up newspaper under the pad. Our last dog was a Lab who was just fine all day at home, so this is all new to me. Wish I had found YT early on! I will try getting a doggie litter box for his pads. Where are those found? I have never seen them at Petco. I would really like to be able to gate him in the kitchen on his non daycare days, but have been afraid of the potty pad leaking onto my hardwood. So this solves THAT worry, if he will use the pads in a litter box or some sort of holder. Thanks all!

[RileyDC]

Originally Posted by Moses Mama

Duh me! I never thought of putting his potty pad in a doggie litter box. I have just been doubling up newspaper under the pad. Our last dog was a Lab who was just fine all day at home, so this is all new to me. Wish I had found YT early on! I will try getting a doggie litter box for his pads. Where are those found? I have never seen them at Petco. I would really like to be able to gate him in the kitchen on his non daycare days, but have been afraid of the potty pad leaking onto my hardwood. So this solves THAT worry, if he will use the pads in a litter box or some sort of holder. Thanks all!

I got mine from Amazon.com
I got the Mini Size....which is the bigger one.... I have one of each size. The Standard size I have in the corner of his Xpen....although he Never uses it....
The "Mini" size [Which is the Bigger one...] is the one I have out for him... as you can see.... the one longer side is a little lower for them to step over.

Amazon.com: Second Nature Dog Litter Pan Minature...
I think I have seen the same size as the "Mini" at Petco.... I believe they are a cobalt blue color, there.

They also do have the peepee pad holders that lay flat on the floor. I have seen them at both Petsmart and Petco.

Also, the Best disposable peepee pads I have found are the Clean Go Puppy Pads.

Good Luck!!

[nancyf007]

Abby sleeps with us. She doesn't really like her play pen and would cry.
She follows me all over the house and will sleep 2 feet from me wherever I am.
Once I put her in the bed with me I have slept good, no more crying and she is always within 2 feet of me. lol

[ritapatt]

I am a very light sleeper so the dogs have to be crated at night. I feel safer knowing that Ziva is not jumping off something and now that Lucy is getting older and has had some incontinence issues I am glad she is easy to clean up after.I wouldn't change a thing!