8 month Bully not clean at night
Hello, I am at my wits end to know what to do to get my girly clean overnight ! By day she is fine, goes outside and barks to go out. At night we we put her out last thing and she always wees, we kick a ball around the garden and sometimes get her to poo. She absolutely detests road walking so that’s not an option dragging her down the street. However most nights she will poo and sometimes wee and not bark to go out.
I created her once for a few nights but don’t really like the idea, and then one night she had an upset tummy and STILL did not bark to go out! THAT was not pleasant! We feed her last meal at 17:30 and it is smaller than her breakfast. She is now on half green tripe and half tinned food as we are transitioning her to raw, but have had issues with her tummy. We need to sort this night thing as it’s going to make it so hard to leave her with anyone when we go away. Has anyone had a similar experience? Or can offer some advice? She is our 4th Bully and we have never had this before! TIA
I created her once for a few nights but don’t really like the idea, and then one night she had an upset tummy and STILL did not bark to go out! THAT was not pleasant! We feed her last meal at 17:30 and it is smaller than her breakfast. She is now on half green tripe and half tinned food as we are transitioning her to raw, but have had issues with her tummy. We need to sort this night thing as it’s going to make it so hard to leave her with anyone when we go away. Has anyone had a similar experience? Or can offer some advice? She is our 4th Bully and we have never had this before! TIA
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Have to ask but does she sleep on her own inside/with you? So you know when she needs to go....or is this new because of diet?
I know my nearly 9 month old sometimes needs to do a trip outside but I’m always with them (2). And if it’s windy, wet, dark he will need my reassuring unless his brother follows him out. But if you’re diet transitioning that will play a part too with irregular bowels etc. please reassure your pup as she probably is nervous/uncomfortable with this change also unless you’ve changed her sleeping habits recently? Our bully’s need to feel secure especially at that age too. I hope someone else can offer their experience but this is mine. Always with me to challenge an unexpected vomit, wee, poo lol
Good luck and she will settle I’m sure
You know how dogs are, they like the same spot so habits have set in. Gotta get rid of the smell somehow, if it’s in bedding etc. or maybe take the old sheet/bedding or what she does it on and put it outside where she normally goes throughout the day. Just maybe she’ll understand but for now she is comfortable doing it inside for you
If it’s on floors it’ll need your hard work getting the scent out (vinegar etc) but they have good noses.
Hope something works soon
Once she is a year of so old. You can expect a better bladder time. Until then, she is still developing. Then and only then will you be able to see how long she makes it. Once she is making it through the night, periodically let her out to see what happens. Eventually, she will make it through the night. At 8 Months, she is like a 1 or 2 year old human. We don't expect that from them yet.
Ours has always been able to make it long term without accidents. She is completely silent at night in her crate. Even with the door left open, she still sleeps in it. It's her choice. No harm in crating.
Yours needs time to develop. That alone with a few of the other suggestions on here and she will be fine. EBT's will press your buttons. You just need to step back and evaluate the problem from their side. Sometimes not easy.
All the best, Bill
Patience, persistence and love for your girl and she will come good. But leaving her with others whilst so young would set good work done back unless she is familiar and comfortable with the person you want to leave her with. I personally have a concern leaving her so soon but you will make the right decision. Let us know how you go