Pup Weeing On Bed!

[Jaxx'sBuddy]

I have read a few different books about raising puppies, both specific to my breed and pups in general. One in particular had lots of helpful advice on a range of different issues, house breaking being a major one. I think it is against the rules to mention the title, but I am sure if you visit the library or book shop, there will be books available.

I guess raising puppies is similar to raising children, in that there is all sorts of advice you will hear/be offered, but you have to take on board what is right for you and what fits into your daily routine. You can read all the literature in the world, raise as many as you like, but it still won't make you an expert...

Genevieve has access to water all day, it is just the evening that it is removed. She gets ice cubes if she goes looking for her water bowl. This was suggested to me from several sources, including my vet and puppy preschool teacher... we also did a similar thing with a previous family dog. Several books I have read also suggest this. It doesn't make it right for everyone, but it has worked for us.

the rule i stick to is that a puppy can hold on for one hour for each month it is old. so for a 3 month old puppy the most you can expect them to hold on is for 3 hours.

i have used this rule with some success and set my alarm in the night for and take the pup out before the rule time allowance.

this way the pup learns to listen to its bladder, it stops UTI's and the pup can drink.

Edited July 5, 2010 by Jaxx'sBuddy

[aussielover]

The quickest way to get on top of toilet training is crating.

I found crating/tying up really sped up the process and reduced the no of accidents.

I am lucky enough to be able to take my pup to work and I have the option of working at home as well. When I am working, I tie her up under my seat. Pups are unlikey to toilet right underneath you. This also has other benefits- pup can't destroy the house etc. Now my puppy does not need to be tied up anymore, and will just lie down and sleep next to me on her bed, or even a towel.

If I needed to do housework or to be getting up and down a lot, I crated her. Pups are unlikely to toilet in the crate.

If the pup is running around free, it is impossible to watch them all the time. This is why crating and tying up is great.

I know of trainers that will crate pups almost all day (obviously with regular play time and toilet breaks as well) for the first few days.

People seem to like the idea that pups have free range of the house but in reality this is not really neccesary imo. Puppies sleep A LOT, so as long as you have regular play/cuddle sessions where you are supervising puppy closely, I thinking crating is great.

If you work away from home for longer hours (greater than 3-4hrs) , it would be best to leave puppy outside if possible with access to a sheltered, warm area.

You sound dedicated to your pup so perhaps it would be worth purchasing a crate. I will be honest, they are not cheap (I think around $150-250 depending on size) but worth it in the long run. It makes a lot of things easier in the long run as well eg car travel, visiting friends, being at the vet etc

I am also interested to know what your breeder had recommended.

And please post some pics of the gorgoues boy!