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Hi everyone! Just an update. Puppy has been wiling to go inside her crate to play, take a nap etc on her own since yesterday! I don't have to close the door and she will just wake up and go to the door if she needs to go :) Except for two nights ago she had 2 accidents in the house becaus of rain (we were soaking as I waited 30 minutes for her to go and once inside, she went ><), she has been doing great! Once again thanks for all the advice! It helps a lot especially I'm someone who can be really stressed out! It's amazing how crate training works wonder. It has only been 3 days and the difference is so huge compared to the first day I brought her home. :)

Yes all my friends who have dogs told me I'm too stressed over everything..lol I'll get her a shelter asap she really likes to be in outdoor a lot! I like the kennel look on gumtree! Thanks for the suggestion! Thanks! I have to say for the first day I wasn't really enjoying having a pup! But after that I'm getting used to her am it's really nice to have her around!

Yes I did! Just that I moved into a new house this week and it was totally unplanned so I didn't have enough time to prepare the shade! I'm taking her out everytime when she wakes up from her nap and she would lie on the grass eating leaves and catching ants! I have many photos of her in the garden it's just that now there is no Internet in the new place and I can't seem post pictures with my phone. Trust me I did not plan to crate her for longer than 2 hours during the day unless she is happily sleeping.. As I am now trying to find a way to keep her when I'm out. I probably need to ask friends over to look after her.. Bathroom would be my last resort if I can't find someone to look after her during the day when I am out. I'm a little bit worried of her being left alone outside since she likes to pick up things she finds in the backyard. Don't want her to end up eating sth she is not supposed to be! Goldenwei, I'll definitely put up a shade soon after Easter! And baby gates as well I'm only worried about my pup eating sth wrong if left unsupervised in the yard. There are some plants in my new place which I have not seen before. i heard from friends that some seeds from the plant is not dog's best friend! I might need to ask the owner about those plants..

We just got back from the first vet visit and my vet suggested laundry as well! Even though my backyard is really secure there is no way i could leave her outside as there is no shade. my laundry is a bit small though. With no windows so I probably have to get a baby gate and kept her in there when I am out. Thanks Persephone! Will keep that in mind! One thing my vet suggested is to leave her bed, toys inside the laundry with some newspaper next to it.she said this way I don't have to wake up every 2 hours at night and my pup should learn where to go for toilet at night. Do you guys think this works? I'm having very little of sleep since I'm constantly listening to any sound from my pup. But I am worried that she might get confused with her toileting area since during the day I take her out to toilet.

Yeah I agree ! :) Miah is now just over 4 months, she knows to go outside to do her wee's and poos, and does, but shes still having the odd accident inside. They are still young and learning. You just got to keep at it with them and reward them when they do the right thing. Some learn quicker than others, but its just patience and consistency :) All the best with your new puppy :) Hi Jules, after yesterday my puppy hasn't had any accident inside the house. I tried to take her out everytime she wake up from her short nap. Have you ever left your puppy home for longer than 3 hours? How do you keep her if you are going out? From next few months I have some seminars to attend and it's 3 hours long. It takes about 40min for me to drive there and get home so the pup would be alone for quite some time.. I'm thinking if I can leave her in her cage that long and not having accident. Before I leave I'll make sure she pees and poops and no drink or food before I leave! It's a bit cruel to leave her alone in the cage for almost 4 hours but I just can't find someone to look after her during the day ><

I did my research before getting her but I didn't realize it will be this hard! I guess it's mainly because I'm raising her up on my own.. thanks for the link! Will take time to read them!

Yup my backyard is puppy proof with secure fence. Only way to get out is thru the living room. I tried to leave her outside for a while just now and she cried again >< should I just ignore her longer? One thing I noticed is that she is really tired and uninterested with her toys or treats. I tried to play with her with a rope toy and she just chew for a while and decided to nap again.. Is it normal for an 8 week old puppy like this?

Oops just realized I didn't get to post her pic >< will try to upload it when I get a stable Internet connection!

Thanks Goldenwei for ur advice! My pup doesn't seem to be attracted with her toys though. She has a ropes for her to bite, squeaky toy and a cuddle toy but so far she isn't showing much interest except towards the leaves! Can it be some stress that caused this? Here is a pic of her sleeping in her crate as of now. I carried her into it and made her lie in her side while gently patting her and she fell asleep! Right after I locked the door she woke up, looked at my face of terror and decided to fall asleep again phew!! Does puppy sleep a lot? We want out to the backyard for some zoomies and chasing for 15-30 minutes and she was already yawning when we came in!

She is an 8 weeks old golden retriever! I know it's normal for them to cry in the crate but what I'm worried is that she will wake the neighbors up loll

Hi everyone! Just an update after a sleepless night for me loll I had my sister and bro in law came over to help me settle my puppy in the crate.. I just couldn't stand the sound of her crying (I think she really misses her siblings since my place has a lot of glass door and when she sees her reflection she wants to play with it!) fortunately she did settle in her crate and slept thru the night with a few crying and toilet times.. From the first post she hasn't had any accidents inside the house but I think that's because I'm supervising her like an eagle loll She just had her breakfast an hour ago and right after that I brought her out for toilet and she poop!!!! Hallelujah!! But no peeing so I'm now waiting for her to tell me the signs.. By the way she is sleeping by my feet now and the crate is just right in front of her (this just show how much she hated her crate ><) So far toilet break and timing is working!! Thanks for all your suggestion guys. But since I'm really worried that she will have to go during the night I only slept for 3hours roughly >< I just couldn't fall asleep! And another problem is what should I do to her during the daytime as I'm still doing my postgrad and sometimes I have to do my assignment etc. I think I really need to come up with a good schedule during the Easter break! Please keeps the advice coming! I really need your opinion! And correct me if I'm doing anything wrong it's my first time having a puppy.. I only have adult dogs before and they are so much easier! But puppy is cuter haha!

That is way too long if you have a backyard ...she can be out there for some time during the day . Crates are NOT meant for keeping a puppy in a lot .. .. pens/backyards are better for that :) you may need to go shopping for a pen tomorrow ..or baby gates .... Thanks Persephone! I planned to get baby gates but since she is not house trained yet I would still have to monitor her every single second If I get a play pen and put it outside my backyard, should I leave it on the grassy area or the concrete floor? I read somewhere that a play pen should have her toys, water bowl and a toilet area. How can I let the puppy know where is her toilet area? And is it normal for the puppy to eat leaves lol! I thought she was hungry but mine still eat it after her breakfast!

She is a golden retriever! 8 weeks old and really cuteeee! But occasionally she is a headache too lol Another question, How do you guys play or keep your puppy during the day? Does your puppy stay in the crate during the day at all? If so, how long? Because I am really worried that if I let her out and do my things, she will pee any time >< I'll definitely try the method to bring her out every few hours and stay until she goes!!! Sorry guys, I'll try to reply tomorrow morning as I now am in my new place and Internet is not connected yet.. and 3G sucks! Thanks a lot for all the advice I'm so touched!

I only got her this evening so she hasn't been in her crate for longer than 10 minutes.. And se started biting her crate and whining badly.. I introduced the cage to her slowly with food and toys.. But she only goes in to get her toys and come out right after. I have no idea what to do for tonight. Do I just put her into her cage and let her whine until she quiets down? What is she doesn't? ><

Hi everyone! I've just got my new puppy today!! Everything is great except that she does not pee/poo at where I want her too.. I brought her out for potty time after her meal n she did not want to go until we are in the house!!! I use the nappy paper to soak her pee and leave it near her cage (which she hates it, another problem ) but she still chose to go on area other than the nappy paper.. What am I doing wrong here? T__T I know it's only the first day and I shouldn't be impatient about this. But I'm really stressed out because I'm taking care of her on my own for now. And she has been peeing in the house for four times.. Pooping 2 times.. no signs at all before that! There is no where I could leave her alone and do my own stuff as she just kept whinning in her cage.. Please help or give me any advice on potty training if you can!! Thanks!!