You’re sound asleep in bed, and you believe your dog is too When you awaken, a mound of waste greets you. If you’re lucky, you’ll be able to see it before stepping on it. Or perhaps you wake up in the middle of the night when your dog needs to go potty. Neither of these scenarios is very appealing. Finding the cause of the issue is the first step in solving it.
Are You Waking Up Regularly?
Puppies have little to no bladder and bowel control when they are young. If they have to go, they’re going to go. They simply don’t know any better, and even if they did, they probably couldn’t stop themselves.
We’ve already discussed that puppies can only hold their bladders for approximately an hour per month of age. So if you have a new two-month-old puppy, you should be bringing them outside to go potty at least three times every night, or every two hours.
Being awake so frequently may seem annoying, but it’s a normal part of owning a puppy. Soon, however, your puppy will be fully housebroken and able to sleep through the night. This usually happens at around 4-6 months.
You might even find yourself missing the good old days. Every time you wake up in the middle of the night, there is something new and wonderful about your puppy, such as their adorable little quirks and routines that they will eventually outgrow.
Why does my puppy keep pooping at night?
There are a number of causes for your dog’s nighttime crate accidents. This may involve worrying, making poor food decisions or feeding times, not exercising enough, improper potty training, etc.
Depending on the puppy’s age and size, the exact amount of time will vary, but most puppies finish digesting their meals after 6 to 8 hours. They will therefore need to relieve themselves after roughly 6 hours, and many won’t be able to do so for very long.
Seek the help of a professional trainer
When looking for solutions to stop your dog from going potty at night, you should also think about hiring a professional trainer.
Some dogs have learned that they can go outside as soon as they poop in their crates.
You should strongly discourage this behavior, but you might not be able to do so unless you work with a professional dog trainer. They can assist you in putting more emphasis on rewarding behavior and less on punishing undesirable behaviors.
FAQ
How many times should a puppy poop at night?
Depending on the puppy’s age and size, the exact amount of time will vary, but most puppies finish digesting their meals after 6 to 8 hours. They will therefore need to relieve themselves after roughly 6 hours, and many won’t be able to do so for very long.
When should a puppy stop pooping at night?
Your puppy may be going potty in the crate due to a health issue. Some puppies require nighttime access to the outdoors until they are about 16 weeks old. Regular feeding and exercise can help prevent crate accidents in your dog.
Do puppies poop through the night?
And toilet training doesn’t stop when it’s bedtime. Your puppy will require frequent nighttime bathroom trips until they are old enough to hold on. And that means lots of broken nights sleep for you.
Does my puppy need to poop before bed?
Keep in mind that taking your dog outside for one final potty break before bedtime should be your last activity before turning in for the evening. However, when your dog is sleeping and not moving around, they will typically be able to hold their bladder for a longer period of time.