Going bathroom in Crate

[catnapper]

How long is he in his crate each night? At 10 weeks old, the longest he should be able to physically hold it is about 3-4 hours. If he goes longer, don't be surprised he went potty - he just wan't able to physically control his bladder/bowels any longer.

[koas house]

We've been having him sleep right next to us and as soon as he starts to whine we get up. The longest he's gone is 3 hours without going outside. Last night as soon as he started to whine, he'd already made the mess. I know he's still very young but does this mean he doesn't care if he's gone or will he grow into a stage when he won't want to mess up his area?

[RedyreRotties]

Just keep repeating:

He is just a baby.....he is just a baby....

He will outgrow this, but 10 week old puppies dont' have much warning when they have to go. When they have to go, they GO. About like a 2 year old child.

Be patient with him, feed him on a schedule, do not feed after 8PM at night, and I take up water shortly after the last feeding as well.

It might be good for a couple of weeks to set your alarm for 4 hours after you go to bed and get up and take the puppy out.

Please make sure you are food rewarding him each time he eliminates outside.