Puppy pee 2

    • Silver

    Puppy pee 2

    Ok, so Kona does well with going outside on the balcony (on the training pad).... But he will only go once, meaning if he poops first he won't stay to pee. This only seems to happen first thing in the morning or during the day. I praise him like crazy after he goes. Should I wait until he does both to praise him? For his middle of the night outing he does fine... Pees then comes right back in and goes in crate and goes to sleep.

    • Gold Top Dog

    I would wait him out.  Go ahead and give him a treat when he poops.  Then encourage him to do his business .  I always say "good business" when my dogs eliminate.  I start when they're puppies.  They soon learn to associate those words with eliminating.  You can use any word or phrase you want but keep it simple and be consistent.

    If he doesn't pee within a few more minutes of waiting, I'd take him back inside and crate him for five minutes and  then take him out again.  It's important to confine him if he hasn't pottied since you know he probably does need to go.  Puppies are easily distracted and they don't quite get the whole idea of going outside when they have the opportunity.  He'll get it with time and consistency on your part.    

    • Silver

    Thank you.