Hello!
I am having a small issue that im hoping someone can offer some advice on.We have a six week old puppy that is crate trained.When she is in her crate she will whine when she needs to go outside and then I take her out,not matter what time of the day or night it is.The problem that im having is that when I take her out of her crate she will go on the floor.Now because she is always within three feet of me outside of the crate i can normally catch her before she uses my floor and she is picked up and told no and then taken outside immediatly.Am I doing this right? Will it get better with age?
Tara
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At six weeks, she has very little control. If she is whining, she is already at a point where she can't wait, so even a second on the floor may be to long for her to hold it. If she is whining, you're lucky. Many will just go in the crate at this age. I would carry her out for now, so there is no chance for her to go on the floor. It will get better, she is a tiny baby, and you are asking a lot at this age. Be patient, and do all you can to make her successful.
A 6 week old puppy is the dog version of a week old infant.
They just don't have bladder control yet.
In a few weeks, the pup will have a slight amount of bladder control. By 14 weeks, they can usually go 8 hours.
Did you get this pup from a breeder?
I second Shody's advice to carry the pup from the crate to the yard for now.
Connie Sutherland Moderator Reg: 07-13-2005
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I'd also try very hard to take the puppy outside before she is desperate.
When she whines at that age, I imagine that she has had to go for a while and is whining when it becomes urgent.
Urgent isn't good even if there was no puddle issue, because getting abundant water in and then flushed out (especially with a female, but really all dogs -- and humans) is the first line against bladder and kidney problems.
The best potty groundwork, IMO, is frequent trips outside so that no habit can even form. And don't forget the marker, praise, reward, party for good potties. Concerted efforts now will pay off big time in the near future.
Lynne Barrows Webboard User Reg: 09-22-2007
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Hi Tara, and welcome!
I just wanted to add, a good rule of thumb to observe is that pups need to be taken outside for a potty break immediately after:
Eating
Sleeping/Napping
Playing
Or,if she hasn't been outside in the last 2 hours
All of these things will trigger the pup's urge to go. If you play outside w/ your pup and bring her into the house before she pees, wait 10 minutes or so, and take her outside again for a potty break.
Give her lots and lots of opportunities to succeed at this age!
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