Potty Training- Confused on In/Out
Hello All,
I know there are several posts regarding potty training, but I haven't seen anything that applies to one specific issue.
Indy has been doing very well with potty training- as far as going potty when we take him outside. We take him the second he is out of his crate, after/during playtime, after eating, and anytime he gets his ''I have to poo'' look.
Unfortunately, we haven't figured out his ''I need to pee'' look. He doesn't whine, sniff, or anything out of the ordinary and then he'll just start peeing on the floor. Often, he will have gone in the past thirty minutes and I know his bladder can hold it longer than 30 minutes at 12 weeks.
When we go outside and he potties, my husband and I praise and pet him and let him play afterwards. We stick to the same spot and don't say anything until he goes.
Any suggestions on how to get him to let us know he has to urinate? I've heard of using bells. Has that worked for anyone?
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Permalink Reply by Brooke Busteed on
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This must be Billy's twin! SAME thing..I do all the same things as you are and I even know his "i have to poo" face.
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Permalink Reply by Elizabeth and Indy on
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Haha! Well, maybe someone will have some ideas for the both of us! That makes me feel better to know that it's not just me. How old is Billy?
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He will be 14 Weeks tomorrow. I mean EVERYTHING you said he does....ha!
How old is Indy?
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Hehe...Indy was 12 weeks yesterday. Close!
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Permalink Reply by Ludi on
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If you are not COMPLETELY on top of Indy (and I mean actively engaging in play, or monitoring him like a hawk) then he needs to be either leashed to you while you keep watch out of the corner of your eye, or in his crate. I know the feeling of a puppy peeing super frequently. Even at 16 weeks, Ace would go within 30 minute windows. And they weren't amateur puddles either - it was insane!
Check the potty training FAQ from the link at the top of the site to see what are common mistakes when potty training, and how to avoid them.
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I watch Billy like a hawk, in fact it has consumed me and I no longer have even a minute to eat or have ANY kind of social life whatsoever (which I accept)...yet that SECOND i have to answer the phone or blow my nose is when a pee accident will happen. It seems so un realistic to have a leash on your dog at home 24/7. I pay more attention to my dog 24/7 then any body I have EVER met.
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Permalink Reply by Sam Tsang on
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Hi Brooke, when you can't watch / tether and needed a break, put Billy in the crate.
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I guess I will have to start doing so. I just feel that it is so strange to be at home in our small apartment and have him locked up. But, I know you guys know what you are talking about so I guess I will have to suck it up and crate him more often.
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It does feel weird. I lived in a pretty small flat before my current residence, and I had Ace on a leash, tied to my waist. When I went on the PC, I knew I could grow distracted - so I put him in the crate. Thing is, at that age puppies sleep a lot anyway. And, being in his crate at day reinforced the idea of it being his safe haven at night. It really does help everyone in the long run. :)
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He loves his crate. He sleeps all night and never whines. I just can't grasp putting him in there while I am sitting right there on the couch watching tv.
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We have done this Indy while we are watching something. He usually falls asleep as soon as he realizes it's not playtime. Indy seems to have an on/off switch. There is no "drowsy Indy." He either really excited and playful or he is out like a light. I feel better about it when he is asleep. I know that it feels like you are neglecting him, but you both need a break. Just give him a few minutes to show him that you both need some down time.
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Doing it now as we "speak"...it's so hard, he wants to play but I'm exhausted. Since I got him I have not had longer than 3 hours of sleep at a time and its making me go insane....
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