Really helpful. I'll be getting my toy cockapoo in about 3 weeks and saw that my breeder uses the pine bedding pellets. I just wasn't sure if I need the pee pads or not and the size for the litter box.
We lost a puppy from eating pine pellets. He threw them up and aspirated. It was so tragic. We feed our puppies several times a day. We now always use grates over our trays so puppies don't have access to the pads or pellets. I know of others that have lost their puppies due to eating pellets too. Be very careful.
I have been using them for 12 years and my puppies don’t eat them. It may be a breed difference. Or it could be the way they are introduced to them ….who knows. I did get grates this past season so the puppies won’t play in the pellets. So it is even less of a concern. But each breeder has to monitor their own puppies. There is a risk to almost anything in a pen so we spend a lot of time watching our puppies to be sure they are safe.
Are puppies using it now? Do you think a stuff animal with heat and heartbeat will help my new puppy not to cry at night? Simulates a sibling? Thanks. I'll use the pellets outside. My breeder uses this method.
@@CowboyGirl007 This litter is grown up now. The Snuggle pet can be a comfort for a brand new puppy. But also keep your puppy next to your bed in a crate. Make sure your puppy is familiar with the crate by using it during the day on occasion as well.
Not sure if you mentioned or not, or maybe I didn’t catch it. I heard the puppy pads are changed daily, however, did you say you change out the pellets daily? Or how many days go by before changing out pellets? Thanks.
@@pinnaclebullykennelsllc there is no specific schedule on the pellets being changed. Because it depends on how big the litter is and how much it is getting used. If you change it every day you are removing the pee that will draw the puppies to go back to that spot. So you just have to use judgement. Because it’s a good individual decision as to when to change it.
As soon as the puppies start walking they will by nature move away from their bed to potty. Making the litter available outside their bed, they will use it automatically. And as they get older you have to increase the pen size and as long as you increase it gradually they will continue to use the litter.
I like the deodorizing quality of pine. So I prefer that over Alfalfa. I don’t know if pine chips would get caught in fur. I haven’t used them personally.
Alfalfa pellets also work well. But be careful about store bought litter because if s puppy accidentally swallowed regular litter it would cause a blockage. We start this training when they are eating food and feed regular meals so they don’t eat it.
No you cannot NOT use cat litter to train puppies. The cat litter is clay based and if a puppy accidentally ingested the clay it would cause a blockage. The PINE pellets that we use turn into sawdust when they get wet. So if a puppy accidentally ingested a few they would pass right through. This year We are now putting a grate over our litter trays. Mostly so the litter doesn’t get knocked all over…but there is the added advantage that no litter is ingested. But after using this method for over a decade we have had no problems.
You can train this at any age. It all depends on your needs. If I lived in a climate that was too cold to take the puppy outside I would definitely make the effort to train the puppy to a potty tray. I taught a 9 week puppy to use the potty tray because it was winter and she wasn't able to use the outdoors until March. I did the same thing as I do with my babies by giving her a bed and her tray. So she started using it right away. And every day I moved it further by increasing the Xpen until it was a long thin pen with her bed on one side and her potty tray on the other side. It worked great! And when spring came I just started taking her outside on schedule.
I always allow moms to have access to their puppies until we start weaning them. I start enlarging the pen as I litter train the puppies. Having a space to walk away from their bed is am important part of litter / potty training
I have never had puppies eating pine pellets. I have been using them for 12 years. I am on many breeder groups and many breeders…and perhaps most breeders who use with great safety and success. But you do what is best for your puppies. If your puppy did not grow up associating pine pellets with litter then perhaps that is a different situation. Did your vet advise you against using plastic potty pads? Those are much more dangerous. I am advocating for a much safer method.
@@growingpuppies1773 my puppy eats the pine pellets! I cannot leave him unsupervised with a litter box full of pine pellets, or he will eat them like they are food
I wonder if your vet advised against plastic per pads. Because in my experience those are extremely dangers and every puppy I know will chew them up into tiny pieces first chance they get.
I currently only have 3 breeding females. I breed them according to the advice of a reproductive veterinary. There are. Lot of opinions on when to breed. My program is based on current science. I am not a big breeder. There are many larger programs then my own.
You do have to start when they are very little and keep the box small at first. So all they have is there bed and the potty. Every week you enlarge the pen slowly. They will get better as they get more bladder control. But you cannot make it too big, or they won't make it there in time.
You are making a judgement without knowing. The families that buy my puppies do not think they are a from a vending machine. They are well loved and cherished. And my families are most grateful for a dog to love.
Really helpful. I'll be getting my toy cockapoo in about 3 weeks and saw that my breeder uses the pine bedding pellets. I just wasn't sure if I need the pee pads or not and the size for the litter box.
Thanks for this video! I'm breeding my dog soon, when her next heat is here, and wanted to prepare and learn so im prepared for puppies. Thanks!
Good luck on your litter!
Good luck
I want to thank you very much for this amazing video! It is absolutely helpful!! I love learning new tips & tricks!!
I am so glad it helped you!
We lost a puppy from eating pine pellets. He threw them up and aspirated. It was so tragic. We feed our puppies several times a day. We now always use grates over our trays so puppies don't have access to the pads or pellets. I know of others that have lost their puppies due to eating pellets too. Be very careful.
I have been using them for 12 years and my puppies don’t eat them. It may be a breed difference. Or it could be the way they are introduced to them ….who knows. I did get grates this past season so the puppies won’t play in the pellets. So it is even less of a concern. But each breeder has to monitor their own puppies. There is a risk to almost anything in a pen so we spend a lot of time watching our puppies to be sure they are safe.
Are puppies using it now? Do you think a stuff animal with heat and heartbeat will help my new puppy not to cry at night? Simulates a sibling? Thanks. I'll use the pellets outside. My breeder uses this method.
@@CowboyGirl007 This litter is grown up now. The Snuggle pet can be a comfort for a brand new puppy. But also keep your puppy next to your bed in a crate. Make sure your puppy is familiar with the crate by using it during the day on occasion as well.
How do you keep them from eating the litter? My puppy chews them.
I start my puppies with litter by 4 weeks old. I make sure my puppies are always well fed. My puppies don’t eat the litter.
Not sure if you mentioned or not, or maybe I didn’t catch it. I heard the puppy pads are changed daily, however, did you say you change out the pellets daily? Or how many days go by before changing out pellets? Thanks.
@@pinnaclebullykennelsllc there is no specific schedule on the pellets being changed. Because it depends on how big the litter is and how much it is getting used. If you change it every day you are removing the pee that will draw the puppies to go back to that spot. So you just have to use judgement. Because it’s a good individual decision as to when to change it.
@@growingpuppies1773 perfect, thanks for the clarification.
I also have a quick question, how do you get your puppies to start using the litter?
As soon as the puppies start walking they will by nature move away from their bed to potty. Making the litter available outside their bed, they will use it automatically. And as they get older you have to increase the pen size and as long as you increase it gradually they will continue to use the litter.
Hi! Thank you for the advice.
What are your thoughts on using pine chips? Or alphelfa pellets?
I like the deodorizing quality of pine. So I prefer that over Alfalfa. I don’t know if pine chips would get caught in fur. I haven’t used them personally.
Lovely video. I like your calm style.
I plan to breed my yorkie in her next heat and have started being more information (besides our vet).
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Let me know if you need any videos for assistance. Good luck with your litter!
Do they have to be pine pellets
Can it be un scented paper pellets?
Alfalfa pellets also work well. But be careful about store bought litter because if s puppy accidentally swallowed regular litter it would cause a blockage. We start this training when they are eating food and feed regular meals so they don’t eat it.
so i bought these pellet for my wolfdog pups, currently worried if theyre making them constipated. should i be worried
Your puppies should not be eating the pellets. If they are you should buy a Little Wolves Potty tray with a grate. Here is a link amzn.to/3UKcbDd
Amazing tips, thank you so much! I loved the video, very helpful!
I am so happy it was helpful to you!
So you can use a litter box and cat litter to train puppies
No you cannot NOT use cat litter to train puppies. The cat litter is clay based and if a puppy accidentally ingested the clay it would cause a blockage. The PINE pellets that we use turn into sawdust when they get wet. So if a puppy accidentally ingested a few they would pass right through. This year We are now putting a grate over our litter trays. Mostly so the litter doesn’t get knocked all over…but there is the added advantage that no litter is ingested. But after using this method for over a decade we have had no problems.
What happens if they eat it ? My puppy ate some so I’m scared to use.he is 7 week dachshund never been trained.
Nothin perfectly fine for them to nibble on
If a puppy eats one it’s no problem. But if they keep eating them i would get a litter tray with a grate over it.
is 9 weeks too old to start?
at that point should we just take them outside?
You can train this at any age. It all depends on your needs. If I lived in a climate that was too cold to take the puppy outside I would definitely make the effort to train the puppy to a potty tray. I taught a 9 week puppy to use the potty tray because it was winter and she wasn't able to use the outdoors until March. I did the same thing as I do with my babies by giving her a bed and her tray. So she started using it right away. And every day I moved it further by increasing the Xpen until it was a long thin pen with her bed on one side and her potty tray on the other side. It worked great! And when spring came I just started taking her outside on schedule.
Hello this was extremely helpful. Thank you. 💕NonnaGrace 🐓
@@NonaMaryGrace1952 I am so glad!
Thanks, helpful info ❤
The mother wants to with her puppys. Its a bit small. It would be better on the floor for mum and her babys to be together
I always allow moms to have access to their puppies until we start weaning them. I start enlarging the pen as I litter train the puppies. Having a space to walk away from their bed is am important part of litter / potty training
Good info!
My vet advised us never to use pellets because most puppies will eat the pellets. Please get advice from your vet.
I have never had puppies eating pine pellets. I have been using them for 12 years. I am on many breeder groups and many breeders…and perhaps most breeders who use with great safety and success. But you do what is best for your puppies. If your puppy did not grow up associating pine pellets with litter then perhaps that is a different situation. Did your vet advise you against using plastic potty pads? Those are much more dangerous. I am advocating for a much safer method.
@@growingpuppies1773 my puppy eats the pine pellets! I cannot leave him unsupervised with a litter box full of pine pellets, or he will eat them like they are food
I wonder if your vet advised against plastic per pads. Because in my experience those are extremely dangers and every puppy I know will chew them up into tiny pieces first chance they get.
You do a lot of breediing. .
I currently only have 3 breeding females. I breed them according to the advice of a reproductive veterinary. There are. Lot of opinions on when to breed. My program is based on current science. I am not a big breeder. There are many larger programs then my own.
They are peeing everywhere besides the litter box
You do have to start when they are very little and keep the box small at first. So all they have is there bed and the potty. Every week you enlarge the pen slowly. They will get better as they get more bladder control. But you cannot make it too big, or they won't make it there in time.
shame on you for treating your dog like a vending machine!
Wtf😂😂
You are making a judgement without knowing. The families that buy my puppies do not think they are a from a vending machine. They are well loved and cherished. And my families are most grateful for a dog to love.