I have had my imperial shih tzu now for about a week, and was so impressed that when we first got her, she would always potty either outside, (I take her out regularly) or on the potty pad. There had been no accidents at all! Now, all of a sudden she has just taken to squatting anywhere she is, at any given moment! Why? Is this digression normal in puppies?
Also, she is sleeping in her crate at night, and I have been leaving a little potty pad in there at night in case of any middle of the night problems. Every single night she pees on the pad; and wakes up at 7 am every morning, barking like crazy to get out! Should I NOT keep potty pads in her crate at night; is she old enough to hold it all night? She is now almost 10 weeks old, and only weighs about 2 pounds.
I think she is barking to get out because that potty pad is soiled, but I'm not sure. She is so quiet and good the whole rest of the day!
Any help or advice is greatly appreciated!
Also, she is sleeping in her crate at night, and I have been leaving a little potty pad in there at night in case of any middle of the night problems. Every single night she pees on the pad; and wakes up at 7 am every morning, barking like crazy to get out! Should I NOT keep potty pads in her crate at night; is she old enough to hold it all night? She is now almost 10 weeks old, and only weighs about 2 pounds.
I think she is barking to get out because that potty pad is soiled, but I'm not sure. She is so quiet and good the whole rest of the day!
Any help or advice is greatly appreciated!