Puppy Advice (merged)

hayleyc_2

Sounds like this morning was just a one off. Perhaps to avoid future accidents it might be better to get up ever so slightly earlier for a while so that she doesn't get any opportunity to have an accident, if you know what I mean. Either that, or maybe let her out at about 11pm instead of 10 so that she isn't having to go quite as long at night. I think by barking she was probably trying to let you know she wanted to go, but being young she probably couldn't hold it any longer


Hayley

Debt_Free_Chick

I agree - her barking was her way of telling you that she needed to go, outside. Dogs do not normally "mess" in their own space so she must have been desperate to go

You need the pup to get into a routine, so you must be "in the routine" too. You don't get a lie-in if the dog's routine is one that has her out for a pee at 6am

Errata

Lhasa's are extremely intelligent and very quick learners, but they're also stubborn and bone idle ! I speak from experience.
Although they're not barkers as such, they're certainly vocal when they want something and can be real chatterboxes if they think they're being ignored.
Enjoy your pup !

Raksha

At 6 months she may be due her first season, and house training can often go out of the window then.

woohoo

Hi,
I rushed down as soon as I woke up at 7am this morning and there was no accident. I let her out at 11pm last night as well, so yes, I think yesterday was a one off. Phew. She continues to do well, having one accident so far today (not sure why that happened - the back door was open at the time, so just 'one of those things' I suppose! ).
The other thing I wanted to ask has just been mentioned!! What should I expect when she is in season? My friend said there will be blood :eek: .Will there? I want to get her spade, but hubby is reluctant for some reason best known to himself . However, I normally get my own way in the end so........
Thanks again for all your useful advice. It is very much appreciated. x

Milford_Cubicle

I would say not to communicate with her when she wees in the house, just put her outside for a few minutes whilst giving the command you use for her to go to the toilet.
Then when you return, clean it up with no fuss. Make sure you use a spray which is dog friendly (anti-bac or the special dog stuff) to totally remove the smell and discourage her from going there again. Dogs like to pee in the same place if they can find the scent. Hth.

Errata

There will be some blood. Some b1tches are very good at keeping themselves clean, others not so. As she has a woolly coat, rather than fur, it could get a little messy so you'll need to top and tail her regularly.
If you don't intend to breed from her, get her spayed. It will lessen her chances of developing female cancers, keep gentlemen callers away from the garden gate, and the house won't be in an upheaval every six months. Obviously the health arguement is the important one, the others are bonuses !

mandy_moo_1

if she's anything like my yorkie, when she starts to come into season, she'll wee a lot more on her walks for about a week before she starts to bleed....then she'll bleed for about a week to 10 days, then when the bleeding stops, she will "stand" for a dog to mount her for about a week, so in all, her season will last about 3 weeks, so if you don't want her caught unexpectedly, keep her on a leash when you walk her!

her first season will be anytime between 6months and 12 months by the way

foreign_correspondent

definitely get her spayed, uo to 50% of unspeyed b1tches go on to develop pyometra, an often fatal and fast developing infection of the womb. They are also more prone to certain cancers ad diabetes.
You also have to keep them indoors (or very very closely supervised when out, even in your back garden) for weeks every six months, and deal with the mess and hormone swings (eg. phantom pregancies etc).

woohoo

Its sorted. She will be spade! Just to ring the vet for advice on when. Soon I should think - as she is now 19 weeks old!
Still reading your responses avidly, so thanks!