Lily | July 2013. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©
Friday, July 19, 2013: Lily’s first day and night with our pack. She did remarkably well. There were no accidents inside and though some credit is due to Lily, I have to confess much of it goes to my vigilant watch and me. Here’s how we do it at my home.
Potty training. A puppy’s life looks something like sleep, eat, potty, play and repeat. A good rule of thumb when potty training your new pup is anytime it awakes from a state of rest to take it right outside to eliminate. Three doxies are napping on my couch as I work on this article and when I get up here in a minute to stretch my legs the dogs will follow and they will be immediately let out to eliminate. You want to make it a habit for both human and doxie. When a doxie is still and at rest it is less likely going to need to pee or poop, but the moment it awakes and moves about a little it will need to void it’s bladder or bowels. I had much success adhering to this rule: (which I’ll repeat once more) when moving from a state of rest doxie goes directly outside. Additionally, if you have trouble getting your new pup to poop outside, walk them in a circle on a leash in the backyard or chase them. Getting the puppy to move usually facilitates a bowel movement if one is there to be had. Above all be patient and stay the course. Sadly after a few minutes new puppy parents give up and go back inside assuming the puppy is empty only to find it wasn’t. Keeping a poop journal is another great tool during these first 30 days. Puppies will usually poop 2 to 4 times a day.
Lily also slept in her crate next to my bed without one whimper or whine. I’m a big advocate that doxies should start in the crate and once they’re potty trained they can graduate to the bed. Otherwise you may end up with some soiled linens.
Lily | July 2013. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©
Lily | July 2013. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©
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Lily is beautiful….are you her foster or owner?
I’m her foster. Her adoption is being overseen by Dachshund Rescue & Placement http://www.doxykeeper.net/
Lily is so beautiful wish I could have her!!!!
She really is a beauty. Hope she finds a loving home 🙂
Mee too!!!
bile movements? I think you meant BOWEL movements … bile is produced by the liver!
Thanks for the correction. Typo alert. Will fix. 🙂
She is absolutely precious :). She’s very fortunate to be part of your home and receive your guidance and direction. Looking forward to more updates!
It’s also very gratifying for me. To help our community and prepare her for her loving forever family – which we’ll hopefully find soon. 🙂
I would definitely take her but you would have to ship her to England. I believe in crate training also….I got my twins at 5 wks and to this day, their crate is their safe heaven but our bed is their delicious treat for sleep and cuddling
Lillie is adorable. My hubby and I use to raise miniature Dachounds. They were my babies and they were all very spoiled! I know sweet little Lillie will be adopted very soon because she’s just to cute!
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