When can my puppy be crated for 8 hours without potty accidents?

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At what age should my puppy be able to go a full 8 hours in a crate without accidents? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | spayed | 6 months and 27 days old | 31.8 lbs

Megan, DVM, CVA · Accepted Answer

With her age and size, she should be getting close. I would make sure to not put water in her crate and also make sure you aren't giving her water within an hour of having to put her in her crate. This give her time to process any water that she may drink. Also, make sure she isn't in too large of a crate. If it is too big they will pee/poop on one side and sleep on the other. Finally, if there are blankets in the crate, you may want to try taking them out. With blankets/towels, it soaks up their urine, so they don't feel the wetness of the urine like they normally would. If she continues, you may want to have your vet take a look at her urine to ensure she doesn't have an urinary tract infection which could make it hard for her to hold it that long. I hope this helps!

When can my puppy be crated for 8 hours without potty accidents?

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