potty training

[dab_20]

awwww shih tzus are cute. no problem. the puppy i just got is a cocker spaniel. i named him sammy.

[Pembroke_Corgi]

If the pups are having accidents in their crates it probably means the crates are too big. They should only be allowed to stand up and turn around and lie down comfortably- if they have excess room they may reserve one end for going potty and the other end for sleeping. I would recommend partitioning off part of the crate so they don't have accidents in there.
Also, I've never used puppy pads, but I think it would probably be a better idea to get the dogs used to going outside right away- that way they know that it's only ok to go potty outdoors and it might be less confusing in the long run for them.
Good luck with your puppies- goodness knows that one is hard enough!

[dab_20]

i train my puppies this way- one end of there kennel has a puppy pad, the other is for sleeping. i know ppl say thats like the worst way to do it, but it works for me! but i am not recommending to do that with your puppies.

[overbeylc]

their crates are blocked off. when they have accidents they are sleeping in it. the good news is only one accident in the last three days.

[frmgrl]

Hi! How do stop a 6 month old pup from continually going on the carpet? Any help would be great.

[DaisyJo's Mom]

i haven't been on here in a while....
My boyfriend and me and Daisy went to Arkansas (actually we are here now because of hurrican wilma) and Daisy is only three months but was doing quite good on her puppy pad...but when we got to arkansas to his mom and dad's it is like she forgot everything....it frustrates me because she was doing so good!......Daisy's crate is big....i feel bad if i put her in a spot that is so tight...i wouldn't want to be there....she likes to poop in her crate (i guess for the privacy) and then she pees on her pad in the dining room

[ginagt]

First try limiting water intake right before bedtime. I would say no water 30 minutes before bed time. Take them out right before you go to bed for the night. If they wake you up in the night then take them out, if you wake them up to use the bathroom they will get used to that and never be able to sleep through the night. The puppies are about 9 weeks old now, correct? If so that is good with each passing week they will be able to hold it that much longer. If they continue to potty in the crate, take away the bedding so they have to lay it in, this will help them realize not to soil their sleeping area. It sounds mean but it is really the only way for them to learn not to soil their beds. (most dogs already know this and don't potty in the crate) Do they sleep together in same crate? If so you might need to seperate them until you get the potty in the crate issue under control( no need to punish both if it's just one that is not holding it).
Good luck, potty training is one of the hardest things to do but once they understand it's worth it.
oh, I agree about geting rid of the potty pads, I think it sends mixed messages as well.
Good luck.
Gina