potty training

[overbeylc]

they are shih tzu's. thanks for your help

[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