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AngGlas
Apr 13, 2009, 04:32 AM
Is it normal for my 9wk old puppy to cry at night when she needs to go out to potty? She has cut back from two times a night to 1, but my husband is fussing saying a "dog"( that's what he calls Abigail when he is upset) should be able to hold it all night. I don't expect her to until she is older. Also when I let her out at night, she goes potty and then back in her crate and straight to sleep; so I know she is not doing this just to play. Thanks!:p
tickle
Apr 13, 2009, 04:55 AM
Sounds like you have an axceptional puppy, so if she cries to go out, then I would put her out. Your husband is so wrong. She is only a baby at 9 weeks and doing quite well in my opinion. You want her trained well, or your husband will really complain.
Tick
danielnoahsmommy
Apr 13, 2009, 05:11 AM
She is way to young to hold it all night.
Silverfoxkit
Apr 13, 2009, 11:47 AM
Your husband is very much wrong. A "dog" can hold its potty all night, a PUPPY certainly cannot, especially not one that very young. Young puppies do not have good bladder control, just like any baby. I'd say you are extremely lucky to have a puppy that lets you know at that age, and that asks to go out that little. You should be considering it a blessing!
artlady
Apr 13, 2009, 11:53 AM
They have little bladders and they can't hold much in them.He should be pleased she is giving you warning and not piddling all over the house!