Help please

[Becky74]

I have a 10 week old Siberian Husky I have had her for 2 weeks now, I’m having a hard time training her to potty outside. 

I am also having trouble with crate training , she does fine at night for bed in the crate but when I put her in the crate so I can go out with my husband she does nothing but howl, we tried last night at 530 to crate her as we had plans to meet up with friends well that was short lived we put her in have her a treat and said good girl we left the apartment and she started howling we stood outside in the parking lot and listened she kept going and going so we could not go out. I’m stuck here I’m with her all day everyday I want to go out and see friends and have a date night with my husband I’m starting to get depressed , please help me 

[robke]

I am sorry but what do you expect from a 10 week old pup....it has been taken away from it's mother and siblings it misses them and it need all you love and attention plus a tonne of comfort...

[Becky74]

To me I understand that but I am with her all day long she gets walks during the day a few times a day she plays outside, I just want her to crate so I can have time as well for sanity 

[robke]

we started training with 20 sec interval slowly over weeks  and rewarding when good... tv or radio on...it is all about reward...but realize that a pup cannot be left alone that longs need a pee at regular intervals...

[Becky74]

Ok how long is a reasonable time to go get dinner with friends and leave her

[robke]

At the stage she is in now...I would not go out ... would treat her like a baby do not leave that alone at home either...

[chelseafan]

Husky’s don’t like to be on their own for too long and at ten weeks it’s too much to expect that she’ll be ok after two weeks. I haven’t crate trained mine so can’t advise but if you want to train her to be left alone it will take a few months.
I started by walking out of the front door, in full view of my 2, no goodbyes and I waited away from the door for a few minutes to begin with and when I walked back in the house i carried on with things as normal, I did this up to 5 times a day and then I’d gradually increase the time I was gone. Cai is 2 and Luka is 2 in April and I can leave for 4-5 hours. Training needs to be consistent and try not to get frustrated with her she’s a baby at the moment but they learn quickly, positive reinforced training is the way to go. Lots of praise when she gets it right and she’ll want to please you. Good luck and she’s very pretty [emoji3]


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[BingBlaze n Skyla]

You need to slowly progress to leaving her , start with a minute and gradually increase time away , praising when quiet it can take months to get them used to it , pups need to go out at least every hour too and straight after eating, sleeping, drinking etc

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[Maz51]

Robke & Chealseafan has covered the obvious..

Only ten weeks old;

Removed from her litter pack where mum and siblings would have helped each other in behaviour and socialising.

 

Have a look at your off / holiday times, as a couple you can spend time at home with her but split it between you.

Have a look at www.successdogs.com too because there are many helpful training tips in positive reward enforcement incl crate training, potty training and lots more.

A radio on helps with background voices. Chew toys..knotted ropes, but avoid nylabones (not safe).

Antler bones fine after a year when teeth are fully developed, and supervise all bones given - remove chips/splinters and bones if you go out - into fridge or freezer.

 

Start 15 mins walk/day month 1 AFTER all jabs are done.

Add 5 mins/per day month two = 20 mins/day, and so on to a year.

I see you have smooth floor in picture; put down rugs as new evidence suggests hip dysplasia can / will occur if the joints are splaying out, making tendons/ligaments overstretch before they have fully developed by a year or so.

 

Patience, love and perseverence and it will take a couple/few weeks. And ongoing input to training.

 

Getting her comfortable and feeling safe in her crate is important; cover over the top third incl. sides & tuck it into a corner or against a wall..having a view from it to see what's going on when you're in, will help too.

 

Big fuss and praise when she goes out 'Be Quick' (wee) 'Be Clean' (poop) and a reward saying Good Girl!

Natural dark gravy bone or smaller marrow bone treats ideal, and dtied chicken feet are extra special.

 

Her feeds should be around 3-4 or 5 times a day, the total amount equivalent to her predicted adult weight divided through the day.

You can gradually reduce a meal after three weeks ... just watch her weight that it doesn't fluctuate down.

 

Make sure she always has fresh water down and a snack around 11pm with a morning feed by 6:30/7am. If she's sickly in the mornings with yellow bile then it is possibly too long on an empty stomach, so a handful of biscuits last thing at night....

 

I hope this helps... good luck!

 

What are you feeding her?

I can recommend 'Xcel 32'%protein - small kibble for puppies & nursing mums. Once mature switch to Xcel (27% protein). After four trials this really suits my two, with Forthglade/Lovejoys. 400g. and comes in puppy food choice too with multi meats, rice & veg., plus seafood & fish.

Everything is wheat and gluten free.

The F & L are steamed raw vacpacs which store on the shelf.. ideal for holidays, travel & camping! Albion (comes frozen raw incl with tripe) & also adds variety.

I give mine a raw egg with crushed in shell (extra calcium) twice a week.

I also give Kefir as a probiotic to maintain a healthy gut (start with a tspn - increasing to one tblespoon after 10 days.

Coconut oil - pea size first to half tspn but reduce if runny stools occur. It's got Vit D in it so don't overdo it.

ACV : a dssrtspoon in a litre of water also aids digestion.

Research/Google the benefits of these - lots of information out there! [emoji847]

Frozen carrots are great for teething too.

Do start on the training as by four/five months you'll realuse how clever/intelligent this breed is! Your garden needs to be very secure, locked; ensure she can't dig under and min. 6' high fencing. They are THE Houdinis of canines, and, the most abandoned breed now.

There is lots of support on here and TJ Wolf also has informative posts on fb and Northern Wolf site.

 

(I really dislike pups leaving so young; mine never left until at least 12 weeks or even 14 weeks), with no problem into their new home, into a crate or onto their bed, and settling with barely a whimper at night, potty trained, and with us going out.

I microchipped all and held docs at the vets until new owner's names could go on.

Also all jabs done.. then walked out and socialised, acclimatised to traffic, cars, lorries, buses, car travel, all home & garden appliances, mock clipping, handling, bathing, hair dryer, nail clips.. (anything and everything I could think of) plus basic training :

Sit, Down,

Wait, Come! Bed, Out, Leave, No, OK incl. railway stairs because I'm in a bungalow!

 

 

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[ARMANI & ALINAH]

@Maz51 ~ Is all your info listed above for a 10wk old puppy?? Some of it says "when mature" but all puppies mature differently. It's kind of overwhelming bcuz the girl just got the puppy and is in the beginning stages of having a puppy.
@Becky74 ~ In this case, I just think taking "baby steps" is wise for now since puppy is so young.
No bones or anything like that right now would be good for a young pup. Constant supervision for pups and, of course, older doggies.


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P.S. But very good info to know@Maz51.[emoji847]

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[Becky74]

Maz51 thank you but that’s a lot to take in on her she’s 10 weeks ,, she goes for great walks a few times a day and loves it, 

armani and Alinah thank you I am doing the baby steps with crate training her I’m just really frustrated she does very well at night but not when I’m not there she does fine when I crate her when I shower and clean the house, it’s when I’m not there and this fur mommy needs a break and time to go out and see friends with my husband. We are new to the area and only here until November so I do not know anyone except the people he works with 

[BingBlaze n Skyla]

Maz51 thank you but that’s a lot to take in on her she’s 10 weeks ,, she goes for great walks a few times a day and loves it, 
armani and Alinah thank you I am doing the baby steps with crate training her I’m just really frustrated she does very well at night but not when I’m not there she does fine when I crate her when I shower and clean the house, it’s when I’m not there and this fur mommy needs a break and time to go out and see friends with my husband. We are new to the area and only here until November so I do not know anyone except the people he works with 

Give her something that smells of you , sounds like it's more separation anxiety more than anything so gradually reducing time away will help rather than just going out and leaving her
Also at 10 weeks if she's had all her injections shebshoukd only be getting walks as long as 5 mins per month of age per walk , that can be several walks a day but overdoing it can put pressure on their joints

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[Maz51]

I could not leave a 10 week old pup alone. That's like an infant.. left. By all means have in a portable crate with you... at that age still small enough to take with you.
Losing a bit of freedom for a while in keeping your pup comfortable, feeling secure and safe, and not developing SA - separation anxiety is what it's about taking on a dependent living sentient furkid.
It will learn to settle at home once put 'to bed' to rest (a few repeat returns will get the message through) and you don't need to fuss it all the time because it will grow to expect constant attention - and quite likely become neurotically obsessed with needing attention... if their bed is near you or where they can see you, then they'll settle faster.

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[ARMANI & ALINAH]

You could always ask a friend to come over to puppy sit/watch your pup for 2-3hours while you are out doing things. You may have to pay the person just like babysitters get paid. You can ask a teenager (about 17-18yrs old) to watch your pup. Older teenagers love little jobs like that and getting paid for it. Just ensure whoever watches your puppy is a very sweet, caring & responsible person.
When my first Husky was 8 weeks old, I had to leave a few times, so I put him in his metal cage & locked it. I put a few bath towels, a hard chewbone (Nylabone) and some dry food in his cage. He was fine. They eventually get bored and will fall asleep. He would be ecstatic when I'd get back home and give me a million kisses!! Just be careful that what you put in the cage/crate is safe for your pup. You do not want to put things in there that a pup can choke on or easily break up.
Most times, you cannot always take your pup with you for running errands, dining, seeing movies, etc. So keeping the pup in a cage is for their own safety...and your house's safety. If they would potty in the cage while you're gone, do not scold them because their bladders & bowels have completely developed fully, so they can't help it. Just clean it up.
In addition, with puppies being 8-12wks old, I would try not to leave them any longer than two hours at a time.
I hope these suggestions will be helpful. Good luck with your puppy. Please share photos any time!!
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[Emma]

The best comparison to having a puppy I know of is like having a newborn baby. Initially your life is going to change and you’re going to have to make concessions to accommodate this but it’s not forever. That part is important to remember when you’re feeling overwhelmed by it all.

Like mentioned build up the time spent away in small pieces and if you need a break and have no one who can pet sit then take turns with your partner to go out. He’s out one night and you a different one. You can spend quality time together at home too. At some point the pups going to be curled up sleeping for an extended period and you can take that time as a chance to relax.

In time things will fall into place and you’ll get a routine established but it can be very exhausting in the early days, I remember it well! [emoji23]

 

 

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[Rachael_Astro]

I agree with what's been said, it's like having a new born baby so unfortunately you have to make a few sacrifices. Well for me it wasn't a sacrifice I would rather be out with my dogs than out socialising [emoji23]


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[Rachael_Astro]

Id be careful, at fear stage right now. Could make her have lifelong SA. Id say 30 mins to an hour max. Have her spend day at parents, friends, day care for socialization. Say Ill pay you 20 bucks for a couple hours for a date night and recharge. My puppy did that outgrow it she didnt cry for us but her dog friend. Offer high value puppy chews and kongs with peanut butter (ones w/o xyitol) Maybe for your sake and hers, go out with her to pet friendly places and SOCIALIZE HER. she needs to be out and about, seeing people and places. You are fine vaccines wise just stay away from dog parks and pet areas. Please pm if need more help n Ill address how much to socialize and how and how to fix her mild SA.
Thanks loves

Why does she need to pm you? This is a forum so any advice should be given publicly


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[robke]

6 hours ago, Kitten:D said:

Id be careful, at fear stage right now. Could make her have lifelong SA. Id say 30 mins to an hour max. Have her spend day at parents, friends, day care for socialization. Say Ill pay you 20 bucks for a couple hours for a date night and recharge. My puppy did that outgrow it she didnt cry for us but her dog friend. Offer high value puppy chews and kongs with peanut butter (ones w/o xyitol) Maybe for your sake and hers, go out with her to pet friendly places and SOCIALIZE HER. she needs to be out and about, seeing people and places. You are fine vaccines wise just stay away from dog parks and pet areas. Please pm if need more help n Ill address how much to socialize and how and how to fix her mild SA.

Thanks loves

No need to pm as said before this is a forum and public replies is what is the use of a forum so that others might benefit...

[Maz51]

In principle yes. Using common sense though. And yes there's a lot of info.. I help as many as possible who enquire but...
I am really concerned that so many people who get a puppy - especially a husky pup - just have not researched.. and I mean really researched:
Basic care of any pup applies and this includes, setting aside time, WITH them, showing gently how and what to do stuff and giving them plenty of confidence through reward in training.
Bringing a baby (pup) home does not mean a long weekend and then back to work! One day of ours is nearly 50hrs in a dog's life of time (as one year of ours = seven years to theirs) so a few hours is ages for them... eg 365 days = 2,555 days to them.. ÷ 12 months = 213 days to them/month; one day = 7.9 days .. in comparison... you cannot train a baby like this.

We are what we're taught, shown and experience.

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[ARMANI & ALINAH]

@Becky74 ~ How are things going with your girl?? She's a beautiful baby!! I hope you were able to find someone that your husband knows to puppy sit for a few hours.
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[Becky74]

Hi guys sorry delayed response, Bella is doing better with potty training , I met a woman yesterday who has kids and they walk dogs they were actually walking an 11 month old Siberian Husky. They asked if they could walk Bella so they took her with them for the walk upon returning Bella to me they gave me their number and said they would love to walk her now and then and puppy sit if ever wanted, so we are going to take them up on this offer. For some reason if I put Bella in her crate and walk out the door alone she is fine but if my husband and I both walk out the door she freaks out , 

[chelseafan]

They are so smart, she knows when you both walk out she’s on her own. Nice to have the offer of dog sitting [emoji3]


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[Becky74]

She still isn’t potty training well though, and being In an apartment i really need to figure that part out 

[chelseafan]

I took my 2 out every 20-30 mins as young pups and if they’d pee or poop I overly praised them, I did this day and night, but also watch out for tell tale signs, sniffing excessively on the floor. It will come but i found doing this my 2 were fully trained in 2-3 weeks, it is tiring especially at night, but pups can’t hold it in for long. Good luck [emoji3]


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[ARMANI & ALINAH]

@Becky74 ~ I think you said your pup BELLA is 10-11weeks old. Don't forget, your puppy should only be walked no more than 10-15 minutes at a time. She's too young to be walked any further do to still developing. So don't let your walking folks walk your puppy but for short walks. The forum states to use this guideline for walking puppies:
(Per every month of age, walk 5 minutes.) So 1mth old = 5mins, 2mths old = 10-mins, 3mths old=15mins, etc.
I'm so happy you found a possible puppy sitter!! I know the puppy stage can be overwhelming, but you will get there. I hope this helps. Think positive thoughts and give BELLA lots of love.[emoji171][emoji847][emoji274][emoji252][emoji191]

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