Originally Posted by trupeach1
I have a labradoodle puppy well she will be a year old March 28. I crate her she feels safe, dogs re den animals and her crate is her den. At this point, actually it was a few weeks ago if she had an accident she would sit in her crate, all the way in the back that is why I knew to look around. Puppies need to go out often I read for for every month they are they should be able to hold it 1 hour. So at 2 months they should hold it 2 hours 3 months 3 hours. Also once they eat wait about 20 minute and take them out, they will poo MOST TIMES. If you wait more then 20 minutes they will use your floor. If it happens to poo on the floor don't throw it away instead bring it out to the area you want the puppy to go and leave it on the ground the puppy will smell its own scent aand know that is where it should go. I didn't read this I did it on my own when I took her out if she used the potty I would praise her and give her a treat. The only time she got treats was when I was training her to sit and to be potty trained. I didn't give her treats any other time.
It will get better........I promise.
Thank you for the suggestions on potty training tips. I think that I am on the right track. The morning is the best time for my pup. He goes poo and pea in the proper area and on time. Lunch time seems almost as good. It's after his 7:00 PM feeding that he seems to take his own sweet time. Also he seems to want to drink a great deal of water. Is this a common practice for puppies?
Again I appreciate all your help. I do reward him with a tiny treat and praise. He is also learning how to sit. I think he is pretty smart for a young pup.