toilet training

Swans1912

Hi all,
I've had my cavalier puppy for 2 weeks now(hes 11 weeks) and hes done very well, hes been letting me and OH know he needs the loo by sitting on the mat to wipe feet in by the door. This morning I woke to find he had a little poopy accident (only because he was EXTEREMELY loose and i found it on kitchen floor and in puppy crate blankets) but for the whole day hes done nothing but wee inside and even did a poop in the lounge. I feel like we have taken a step backwards in terms of puppy training - is there something we can do to save our training?? Its my first puppy so dont really know what to expect!

ymakesmile

It can take a while to really get a puppy house trained so I wouldnt worry too much, there are bound to be a few days where you feel like everything has gone out of the window. It is also quite a hectic time of year for most people and this can make it rather difficult for a puppy to settle in its new home properly. Just make sure you let him out regularly, after all meal times, sleeps etc and praise him like there is no tomorrow when he goes outside and you will soon find things fall into place. Good luck!

Milford_Cubicle

Don't expect your puppy to tell you he wants out. You'll need to take him out regularly, once per hour, and then reward & praise when he does what you want him to. My pup is 17 weeks and I'm only now beginning to trust her telling me she wants out, but it's only been a week since she last peed on the floor in the house.

I don't think they're 100% reliable until they're around a year old

(And even then, accidents happen...)

suki1964

Also sounds like pup has a poorly tum so accidents are to be expected

otherwise its as milford says - pup dont have accidents - its the owners fault for not getting them out in time

Quinny_2

We used training pads,and we had a lot of success with them.While we did have some accidents,by and large,they worked for us.

You need to put them where you find regular soiling,as your dog obviously will go to the same spot,and if I were you,get them from Argos,as they are RSPCA ones,so well sponsored,and they are good value for money.

Argos number 870/2489

Read the reviews yourself:

www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/8702489/c_1/1%7Ccategory_root%7CGarden+and+DIY%7C10198728.htm

UKTigerlily

Quinny wrote: »

We used training pads,and we had a lot of success with them.While we did have some accidents,by and large,they worked for us.

You need to put them where you find regular soiling,as your dog obviously will go to the same spot,and if I were you,get them from Argos,as they are RSPCA ones,so well sponsored,and they are good value for money.

Argos number 870/2489

Read the reviews yourself:

www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/8702489/c_1/1%7Ccategory_root%7CGarden+and+DIY%7C10198728.htm

Only thing with them is it's training the dog to go inside, when you really want it to go outside. I know a few people on here don't use them because of the confusion etc take it out once an hour, it'll soon learn where to go! And also crate training can help.

ymakesmile

I would agree its much easier to try and avoid if you can, paper or pad training first, because your having to go through things more than once and its rather confusing for the pup.

Swans1912

thanks all for your replies. He does use his puppy crate which ive found SOOO helpful! He occasionally uses the puppy mats, but more often than not he tends to want to go outside. Such a relief though to know that its not abnormal behaviour to be perfect one day and then be the total opposite the next! I must admit though, i found out why his tummy has been unsettled today and i feel absolutely AWFUL about it.... my partner wears foam earplugs in the night because i have to admit i snore pretty bad! They often fall out in the night and find their way under the bed somehow?? Today when Bailey (our puppy) went outside for a poo I noticed that he had passed two earplugs and id had no idea he'd got them! Throughout the day he passed another 3 earplugs, so no wonder hes been off his food and has had a poorly tummy. I cannot describe to you how awful I feel about not having realised this could have happened! Feel so guilty!

Milford_Cubicle

Aww bless him. At least you know now why he had a poorly tummy!!

Don't feel too bad, pups are terrible little Bs for picking up and eating stuff they shouldn't. Keep an eye on him, as long as he's drinking water and starting to eat again, plus having at least semi-formed poos then don't worry too much. If he seems at all unwell, i.e. stops drinking, persists after 36-48 hours refusing to eat or carries on having very runny poos, get him to the vets ASAP.

suki1964

iKennett wrote: »

thanks all for your replies. He does use his puppy crate which ive found SOOO helpful! He occasionally uses the puppy mats, but more often than not he tends to want to go outside. Such a relief though to know that its not abnormal behaviour to be perfect one day and then be the total opposite the next! I must admit though, i found out why his tummy has been unsettled today and i feel absolutely AWFUL about it.... my partner wears foam earplugs in the night because i have to admit i snore pretty bad! They often fall out in the night and find their way under the bed somehow?? Today when Bailey (our puppy) went outside for a poo I noticed that he had passed two earplugs and id had no idea he'd got them! Throughout the day he passed another 3 earplugs, so no wonder hes been off his food and has had a poorly tummy. I cannot describe to you how awful I feel about not having realised this could have happened! Feel so guilty!

Do keep a close eye on the little chap. If he starts to vomit then take him to the vets as there is always the possibility that a plug could get stuck and cause a blockage

Swans1912

Good news folks, Baileys been eating like its going out of fashion, drinking and pooping normally. I'm so relieved! I have now puppy proofed EVERYWHERE in the house!