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Puppy potty training chart
Print this chart and stick it on the fridge so everyone in the house follows the same schedule.
Sample daily potty schedule for a 10 to 12 week old puppy
| Time | What happens | Pee | Poop |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6:30 am | Wake up, straight outside | ||
| 7:00 am | Breakfast | ||
| 7:15 am | Outside | ||
| 7:30 to 8:30 am | Play and short training, then outside | ||
| 8:30 to 10:30 am | Nap in crate or pen | ||
| 10:30 am | Outside as soon as they wake | ||
| 11:00 am | Play, then outside | ||
| 12:00 pm | Lunch, then outside | ||
| 12:30 to 2:30 pm | Nap | ||
| 2:30 pm | Outside | ||
| 3:00 to 4:00 pm | Play, walk or training, then outside | ||
| 4:00 to 5:30 pm | Nap, then outside | ||
| 5:30 pm | Dinner, then outside | ||
| 6:00 to 9:00 pm | Family time; outside every hour and after play | ||
| 10:00 pm | Last trip outside, then bed | ||
| Overnight | One trip if they wake and whine (see below) |
How long a puppy can hold their bladder, by age
| Puppy's age | Rough maximum hold when resting | Daytime trips outside while awake |
|---|---|---|
| 8 to 10 weeks | about 2 to 3 hours | every 1 hour, plus after eating, sleeping and play |
| 10 to 12 weeks | about 3 hours | every 1 to 2 hours |
| 3 months | about 4 hours | every 2 hours |
| 4 months | about 5 hours | every 2 to 3 hours |
| 5 months | about 6 hours | every 3 hours |
| 6 months and older | about 7 hours | every 3 to 4 hours |
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