My puppy is 7 weeks old and we are in the process of training her. Throughout the day I'm on top of her and take her out frequently. Her last meal is around 9pm and I take her outside right after and once again around 11 pm I get up to take her out again. I wake up around 5 am and the entire floor is filled with poop! When we first got her she would only poop maybe once at night and now we wake up to piles of poop :( Any tips on what I should do?
By Leticia
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The answer for us has always been Crate Training. Get a large doggy crate, and put a comfy cushion in it. Start teaching pup to "kennel-up" at bed-time, rewarding with a small treat when they go into the crate.
All of the dogs I know who have been trained this way feel very secure and comfortable in their crate at night (drape a blanket over sides and back so it seems like a "den".
First thing in the morning, let pup out and directly outside to relieve themselves.
May take a little time, but it works.
I agree with the crate training. That will probably solve your problem.
Also, don't feed cheap food. This includes brands like ol' Roy, Old Yeller, Purina Puppy chow, Alpo, Big Red, Kroger, Rex, Shep, Royal Canin. They have a lot of bulk compared to nutrition, so your dog will be constantly going.
Better brands are:
Castor and Pollux, Innova, Nutrience, Pure Vita, Simply Wild, Wellness, Nature's harvest, Halo, Avoderm, Canidae Grain Free, Blue Buffalo, Back to Basics, Honest Kitchen, Merrick.
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