| iheartyorkies | 05-06-2005 05:10 PM |
Bandit is so so cute! Welcome to YT! The key to housebreaking is containment, consistency and watchcare! You have to contain your puppy in a certain restricted area of your home. Do not let him roam free. You have to consistently take him out on a regular basis. At 12 weeks, he probably has to go out every 30 - 45 minutes. As he matures and his bladder can go for longer periods you'll be able to go out less. If you're using a pee pad then place him on the pee pad at the same intervals. Bo is 6 months old and goes out every hour to hour and a half. He is able to hold it all night now. As for watchcare, never let him out of your sight unless he's crated or in a pen. When you're playing with him don't let him sneak behind the couch or under a table and pee. That's what they do. They try to find a private place. If you see him start to squat, scoop him up and take him to the pee pad or outside. Good luck. | 