Puppies at 4 weeks old
Sassy the English Mastiff and her litter
of 11 adorable Mastiff puppies and their potty training progress
These pictures were taken first thing in
the morning. The pups are 4 weeks old. EVERY poop this morning
was on the paper. Pretty impressive. I am still having the odd
pee , where it shouldn't be, but most of the pee is on the paper
where it should be. These puppies are only 27 days old, one day
short of 4 weeks. Using the Misty Method of potty training pups
while still at the breeder not only makes it easier for the
breeder to keep the puppy area clean, it gives the pups a good
head start on potty training. Pups will not be 100% house trained when they leave the breeder,
however, they will have the basic concept and will be easier to
train, as they already know, there is a certain place to do your
business, you do not eliminate wherever you please.
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Pups 4.5 weeks
At 4.5 weeks the pups whelping box is changed
from solely paper to paper with wood shavings. The shavings coat the
poop and absorbs the pee, so it doesn't get tracked around. You
cannot do this with toy dogs, but large breeds it works great.
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Pups at 4.5 weeks
go outside to play
Since these pups are being
raised with the Misty Method of potty training, they are able to be
placed in areas with a nice carpet, food area and a potty station.
Notice the potty station at the far end of the puppy pen. The pups
will use this to do their business. Pups that were not raised using
the Misty Method would pee
and poop all over this pen, soiling the carpet. These pups have
learned at a young age, the carpet is not the place to do their
business. Not only is it easier on the breeder as far as clean up,
the new owners of these pups will have an easier time housebreaking
their new puppy. These pups were bred by Misty Trails Mastiffs.
Putting a rock in the water
bowl to weigh it down, prevents large breed dogs from tipping the
water bowl over.
The pups now have teeth and
some dry kibble has been placed on the rubber matt for them to munch
on.
11 Loveable pups crawl all
over daddy!
Sassy and her puppy
