PUPPY ROUTINE
A Typical Routine For Your Labradoodle`s Day
After removing your Blairdoodle from her crate in the morning, carry the puppy outside and give her the “go potty” command. It can help to walk around with the puppy to make sure she actually goes to the bathroom. We will have already started taking puppies out in the grass and giving them the “go potty” command, so this should not be new to her.
Feed your new puppy with the recommended food and fresh water. Remove the food from the puppy after 30 minutes. Again, take your puppy outside to “go potty”. The puppy will need to go out about 30 to 40 minutes after eating.
If you are going to be leaving, confine your puppy in a small space, such as a laundry room, kitchen or crate. In this space they should have clean bedding and a litter box in case of emergencies.
If you are home with your puppy you can confine her to a crate when it is time for a nap but take her out immediately after she awakens and give her the “go potty” command. Continue taking your new puppy out every 30 minutes she is not in her crate for the first week in order to obtain the best results. This will help to prevent accidents in the house. She will quickly learn where her potty place is and by the time she is 10 weeks you can extend the potty breaks to every hour she is out of her crate.
Puppies need plenty of playtime, but remember they do get tired and need to take naps as well. These naps should happen in the puppies crate or the confined area that is designated for the puppy.
The most active times of the day for your puppy are morning and evening. Plan to spend extra time with her to socialize and exercise her during this time. Remember, "A happy puppy is a tired puppy." Of course don't over tire her. Running and playing at least 30 minutes three times a day until they are 12 weeks old is optimal. After 12 weeks, they will want to play for extended periods. Your puppy will tell you when she is tired of playing.
Do not leave her unattended if she is not in a kennel or enclosed area. It is very important you foster successful behavior in her, but left on her own, she will potty inside and greatly hender your training.
When you return home from being gone, take your puppy out of their confined area or crate and again go outside to “go potty”. Feed the puppy again and offer her more fresh water.
The puppy will need to go outside again 30 minutes after eating. Don’t forget to consistently use the “go potty” language.
Finally, take your Blairdoodle puppy outside to “go potty” one more time before you go to bed. After they have gone to the bathroom, place your puppy in its crate for the night.
