109. Strict confinement 2 weeks. Schnauzer poops on paper but pee elsewhere

Toilet Training Your First Puppy in Singapore

Strict confinement in the playpen for 2 weeks is important in paper-training. However, this black and silver Miniature Schnauzer had loose stools for 10 days. He had one veterinary consultation.

Newspapers had to be changed frequently. He would poop on papers after 2 weeks but peed outside the papers and on floor tiles in the rooms.



Paper shredding was common as with other puppies. However, the owner provided paper strips as bedding, anchor the bottom of the playpen onto the edges of the newspapers to discourage shredding.

Why this 18-week-old still pees on floors of the rooms and outside the newspapers? Most likely, the urine smell of the puppy had not been neutralised thoroughly.

FOLLOW UP ON OCT 16, 2005

After 2 weeks, 80% on newspapers. 20% on floor tiles.

A spray deodourant called "Fur Breeze" used on floor tiles was not 100% effective. It was used to remove odour from fabric. I suggested vinegar:water 1:3 to neutralise urine smells on floor tiles.