IHeartShihpoo
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Jan 4, 2005, 10:06 AM
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Re: [tracky] too late pee/poo training for 2mths old?
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is it too late to hav "pee/poo training" for 2mths old puppy?
--> Believe me, 2 months is JUST the perfect age to start training. They are just developing bladder control at 7-8 weeks. While it is possible to train a dog at any age, puppies seem to learn the quickest as they haven't developed any old bad habits yet. It's like a fresh sponge in which you get to choose the information that he absorbs :D
1. any BEST way to train?
--> In my own experience, I found crate training to be the best method of potty training. When he could not be watched, I confine him to the crate, and take him out often for playtime. Everytime he wakes up from a nap inside the crate, I scoop him up and take him right outside to do his business.
- should i have to buy a plastic plate for him to pee/poo?
--> I asked my vet about this, and he said you should choose just ONE method of training him to avoid confusion. If you want him to pee and poo on a plastic plate, stick to it. And if you want to teach him to go outside, stick to that plan. In my opinion, having him go inside on plastic plates should not be necessary unless he will alone most of the day. Otherwise, it's much easier and much less of a hassle to teach him to go outside, where once he is a year old or so he'll only need to go outside on an average of 3-4 times a day or less.
2. wat kind of Vaccination should have?
--> He should have booster shots up to 16 weeks in 3 week intervels, and rabies at 4 months. After that, you should be pretty much vaccination free until a year of age.
3. Any Other thing i hav to take care?
--> You should keep his coat healthy but brushing him everyday, bathing him once ever two weeks or so and also brushing his teeth. Make sure you use a special dog toothpaste without fluoride, as this could be harmful to them. You also need to clean out his ears once in a while and keep his nails trimmed.
4. how many meal a day should i giv him?
--> At 2 months, you should feed him three times a day with 1/4 cup of food for each meal. Another option is to feed him twice a day. Once in the morning, feed him however much he could eat in 15 minutes (<--this is important) and in the evening, do the same. Make sure you take away the food after 15 minutes, but always have water out all day!
- after how long he will pee/poo after meal?
--> With my puppy Lobo, at around that age it took about 45 minutes for him to digest his food and go poo, and maybe 25 minutes to pee. It is different for each dog. Yours being a cocker spaniel, they are not that big of dogs, so their bladders are smaller. In that case, you should take him out 25 minutes after his meals.
- barking at mid-night...
--> Trust me, EVERY puppy goes through that. The reason is that they had just been torn away from their sisters and brothers. They feel very alone and a little frightened. The good news is that most puppies grow out of this behavior, while the bad news is for now, you have to buy earplugs and just ignore his barking and whining so that he realizes that barking and whining doesn't get your attention.
- still in the process of teaching him pee/poo at correct place..
--> Like I said before, this takes consistency and patience. Don't expect too much too soon.
i giv some puppy dry food for him... so should i need any other food for him oso?
--> Dry food is the best in my opinion. You could buy treats to give to him ocassionally when he does good things!
my puppy grow very fast la! so scary! as fast as i can c the size r getting bigger!
--> It is perfectly normal. Just like human babies, they grow very rapidly their first few years of age. Your puppy should stop growing anywhere in between 6-12 months and may even continue to grow!
AlSO, I just wanted to add that in the first month or so, you will have many UPS and DOWNS in training. You may have days where he is accident free, then the next day he pees and poos just everywhere. Dogs usually aren't reliable to house training until 6 months of age. It sounds like you're off to a good start, so stick to one plan and CONSISTENCY is also a big key to successful training. I wish you the best of luck and you could always email me if you have any questions :D
(This post was edited by IHeartShihpoo on Jan 4, 2005, 10:12 AM)
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