19-21 Days Old Puppies: Potty Training and Weaning [October 2020 Update]

[@preciousdogs]

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[@brockowings4138]

Omg!! That’s amazing!!! I can’t even imagine how a 3 week old puppy could ever be this well potty trained so young!! 💕🐶🐾

[@preciousdogs]

Thank you!

[@darkwitch8648]

Puppies and kittens meet their goals when they're younger, so long as they remain with their mother. Mom teaches them everything. Hence it's important they stay with her until the recommended date not earlier as ppl try to do, but it's def worth it.

[@lakeishablakey]

@@darkwitch8648ig I’m in trouble my girl dog got pregnant they do good as long as we’re home on time to let them out to go potty 😩 but if we make a quick stop most likely they’ll potty on the floor 😭 and she gives birth any day now if she’s gonna teach them that then I’m screwed

[@sammy-jonardolilli9463]

Thank you i have 7, 3.5 week pups ive been looking how to start their pt but all other videos just show doing it already woth no explanation and puppies clearly 5-7weels old. This has helped me loads. I can adjust their pen accordingly get everything cleaned and fresh and get a start.

[@preciousdogs]

Glad it helped! Good luck!

[@JL-zn7me]

This is precious!!! I had a pit puppy who would go to the door to go outside at 5 weeks old! I miss him. But, I’ve also had a lot of other rescues that took longer. Don’t give up on them!!! 💜🐾🐾💜

[@preciousdogs]

Thank you

[@wildemel]

Loved the video - wish it had audio instead of captions on screen. A lot of folks can sit and watch a video to read the layover text. I’m sure the community would appreciate hearing what you’re typing as well!

[@preciousdogs]

Sorry about that

[@preciousdogs]

Thank you for the suggestion!

[@wolfymommy]

so great! one of my 3 week pups pooped on grass patch first try too! but they all pee everywhere, is that normal? Sometimes in grass patch (in pen of course)

[@preciousdogs]

You need to help them by placing them where you want them to go. They all pee after they wake up. So wait for that and put them on grass after they wake up. It takes some practice for them. Also, don't give them a large area to walk around, it has to be fairly small while they are in training.

[@wolfymommy]

@@preciousdogs thank you!

[@zoolander1721]

good to see 3 week old pups, and not 8 week olds posted as 4.

[@boxsterman77]

After they go onto the alfalfa pellets, what then? Do you throw the entire stock out?

[@preciousdogs]

When the pellets get messy, yes. Usually, at 3 weeks once every 2-3 days because they are not pooping that much. Then more often depending on how much they poop.

[@brockowings3855]

Wow! You are amazing!! Puppy’s that are pretty much already potty trained at 3 weeks?!?! I know dogs that are over 1 year old and still not house broken. I can see how it would be easier to transition them to potting outside in the grass if they’re use to the Alfalfa pellets. I’m guess you’ve did this before? Thanks for the video also.

[@preciousdogs]

Thank you! Potty trained puppies are much less work!

[@neyshaolivares1922]

@@preciousdogs My mom's Yorkie is 9 yrs old and still pees in the house. We call her Jerkie

[@brocky78]

pity they not burry it like kittens what size bag of pellets for 6 terrier pups you recommend also how long it last please?

[@preciousdogs]

The pellets that I get in a farm store come in one size. They are called Dry Den wood pellets. You could also get alfalfa pellets. They come in a large bag too.

[@brocky78]

@@preciousdogs ok thanks for reply appreciate it God Bless 🙏

[@melissaheart420]

Do you know if it's okay to use the pine pellets like for the cat litter?

[@aarongarcia7718]

so cute!! i used to have puppys but i didnt potty train them

[@preciousdogs]

Potty Training helps fighting with stinky puppy poop, so less mess!!!

[@NattyIce553]

U didn’t potty train them? Did u not keep them very long?

[@neyshaolivares1922]

awesome idea!!

[@KeilanJones-eg4ed]

These dogs are not 3 weeks

[@francisjoseph9642]

Great idea with the alfalfa pellets. How deep do you make them, change them, and what is the container they are in? Thanks and sorry to ask so many questions. Is it there when they wake and after they eat? Any other times or do you take it in and out, thanks?

[@preciousdogs]

Not deep, just to cover bottom of the box. Change depending on getting dirty. My mothers actually like to come and clean after puppies even after they go on their own. Yum! : )😄 You can use any box or container with low sides. But sprinkle pellets with water to make them softer in case puppies decide to eat them. Any small item is a danger of inhaling and suffocating, so we always watch our puppies.

[@aaraujo306]

@@preciousdogs what container did you use? I’m having trouble finding a container with low sides.

[@preciousdogs]

@@aaraujo306 Where do you live? I got my boxes in Walmart. Home depot also sells such boxes.The very low sides are actually lids from container boxes.

[@boxsterman77]

Don't apologize for your very reasonable--and obvious--questions. I had the same ones.

[@ajitdesai3214]

Very interesting. Very great information.

[@preciousdogs]

Thank you!

[@angeladaniels7556]

Hi where do you buy there id collars from because I hate the Velcro ones

[@preciousdogs]

Hello, I buy them on Amazon and ebay

[@irisgarcia6438]

What happen if they eat them?

[@preciousdogs]

Alfalfa is fine for puppies, it's just grass and won't hurt. It's better if pellets are sprinkled with water and get softer in case they eat them.

[@victoriasprague7014]

Why are you potty training the puppies with cat litter instead of a puppy pad

[@preciousdogs]

This is not a cat litter. When they potty on pads, everything is messy. Pellets and shavings work better.

[@marieantoinette3451]

I currently have a pup that was litter trained before I got it. It's been impossible to get it to stop going all over the floor. I'm at my wits end. Never had problems with any other puppy.

[@preciousdogs]

How old is he? What was he trained to go into and are you sure he really was potty trained?

[@JoeJonas4496]

and how do you transition to potty OUTSIDE?

[@preciousdogs]

Are you a breeder? Taking puppies outside after they eat, play, wake up, go to bed, usually starting at 6 weeks

[@mariellireyes]

Would this work for yorkie pups?

[@preciousdogs]

Absolutely! Just make sure to soak pellets in water for a little bit, just in case they decide to eat them and watch them after you introduce the box.

[@tracilong681]

Where do u get the big metal pan?

[@preciousdogs]

Home depot

[@preciousdogs]

It's a tray for boiler/heater

[@jennak7341]

If the puppies want to sleep in the litter box, do you let them? We're only 1 day in.

[@preciousdogs]

No, don't let them sleep there. Give them the box when they wake up for the first time. If someone decides to sleep there, move them to their bed.

[@jennak7341]

@Precious Dogs thank you! Once a few of them started using it to potty, they naturally quit using it. We are loving not using pee pads and the reduction of smell. Still have a washable pee pad but they're already using that less.

[@preciousdogs]

@@jennak7341 I know, right? Isn't it amazing how puppies get it right away!

[@DianeStPeter]

what are you using for puppy collars?

[@preciousdogs]

Puppy collars from ebay

[@melissamendoza420]

Do you add anything to your goats?

[@preciousdogs]

Goats?

[@johnraygarcia7057]

Hi madam . Even if the puppies are 1 month old they will potty on alfalfa pellets ? Thank you in advance 😊

[@johnraygarcia7057]

And What kind of alfalfa pellets did you use ? 😊

[@preciousdogs]

Yes, 4 weeks is not late to start! Any pellets would work, alfalfa or wood. Sprinkle pellets with water before use to soften them, just in case puppies want to try them eat. Have puppy area small, just sleeping area, food and water bowl, and potty. When puppies wake up, help them step into the pellets, they will pee there right after they wake up. And pellets will smell like a potty area for them. Just remember pellets may be a choking hazard. If you don't have pellets, pine shavings would work.

[@rosarodriguez_clay581]

Would news paper.work??

[@rosarodriguez_clay581]

Hard times...lol

[@preciousdogs]

@@rosarodriguez_clay581 yes, but it will be messy. You will need to give them new newspapers after they poop. Also, watch them in case they decide to eat it.

[@onthewall4yah730]

Where do you get the goats milk?

[@preciousdogs]

From a farm. Some stores sell it too.

[@bryonyblonde3999]

Hey why do you give goats milk? If you are trying to wean them off mums milk can you Just give them their gruel mixed with water? Xx

[@preciousdogs]

Goat milk supplements mom's milk. There's just a little bit of puppy kibble added. But usually we give raw ground beef with milk.

[@bryonyblonde3999]

@@preciousdogs I’m feeding my 3 week old pups 5 times a day every 4 hours. So how do I start this process? Lessen the feedings each day until there are none milk left and pups just on gruel? Or do you keep feeding them off mum twice a day? X

[@bryonyblonde3999]

Just a bit confused how to start the process and how many times a day now they have milk and is it every 4 hours I get them to eat gruel? I have got royal canin puppy dog paste was going to mix that with water but I will start them on goats milk tomorrow and then add it to their food to get them use to it. So if I use goats milk from tomorrow do they no longer need milk from mum? X

[@preciousdogs]

@@bryonyblonde3999 you start slow, substitute just one nursing with goat milk and soaked kibble.Then in 2-3 days do 1 nursing, 1 meal, 1 nursing, 1 meal, and so on. Then you nurse in the morning and at night, and finally just once a day. So do it gradually

[@bryonyblonde3999]

@@preciousdogs thanks so much!! By what age can they be completely off milk? Is 5 weeks to early? X

[@boxsterman77]

it seems like someone would design a container that would allow these puppies to drink while also preventing them from putting their filthy paws in the milk.

[@preciousdogs]

Probably not possible, if container is too high, they won't reach milk

[@ivyboydstun5432]

And their paws aren't filthy! Have a look, clean beautiful puppies.😉

[@valpal5411]

Hello! Where did you get the box you keep your puppies in?

[@preciousdogs]

Costco

[@ЛюдмилаТузова-с7ь]

Какие хорошенькие малыши😊

[@kevindunger5262]

They whine constantly like their world is Sooooooo terrible and they couldn't have it any better LOL!!!

[@preciousdogs]

Weimaraners are big whiners!

[@lp2343]

Why goats milk? Never heard of that 😯

[@preciousdogs]

Puppies can't digest cow's milk. Goat's milk is fine for dogs.

[@RandomShorts002-R]

Sir can you make how to make a puppies house...

[@preciousdogs]

I bought it, it's a garden raised box.

[@RandomShorts002-R]

@@preciousdogs thanks for replying 👍

[@tamawitahratao]

At 3 weeks its easy try at 5 when they all go rouge and poo everywhere and atep on it. 😔

[@preciousdogs]

No, they all go poop in a box with shavings

[@kathrynholmes7784]

Please stop docking their tails, why???

[@preciousdogs]

Tail docking is AKC standard. But we don't dock unless it's a buyer's request for a working dog. Where are you located? I know tail docking is illegal in some countries but it's a standard for a Weimaraner in the USA.

[@NattyIce553]

I’m I’m calling bullshit that puppies naturally want to keep their sleeping area clean, there is literally a big ass piss stain in the corner behind the line of text. I have many puppies that will straight up shit in their crates and roll in it cuz they don’t want to be there, even if they have to sleep in it for the night.

[@preciousdogs]

How old are your puppies and how big or small is their space? You need to start potty training using this strategy right when you start weaning between 3-3.5 weeks. You can help puppies learn faster by putting them into the potty box after they wake up. If they are older than 4 weeks, you may have a problem with training them but it is still possible.