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<p class=MsoNormal>One thing you need to remember is that most dogs do not
empty their bladder with a “single pee stop” – particularly males.
All they do with a single pee stop is relieve a little bit of pressure. I am
not sure why they do this, but I suspect it has to do with the marking
instinct. My guys require at least three “pee stops” on the last
call of the evening before bed. Also, the rule of thumb is that a puppy is
only able to hold its bladder for 1 hour per month of age. Most dogs max out
at about 8 – 10 hours at night, but a shorter period during the day. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>I don’t know if you have a fenced yard, but if you do
you could try putting the puppy out for 15 minutes each hour. Hide some treats
outside for him to “hunt” down to get him moving out into the
grass. Walk away from the door. Usually they will learn that they need to
really go potty before coming back in. Also, you could try walking him in a
mulched area, instead of in the grass. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>I just saw something called a “pee stone” in a
doggie catalogue. It is scented to train a dog to go in a particular spot.
This might work with a dog who doesn’t like grass. BTW, most basset
puppies don’t like wet grass but he will outgrow that … usually. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>Sandi Wittenberg - Red Bay Bassets<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>sandi@redbaybassets.com<o:p></o:p></p>
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