In article <Vcnrd.1190$nE7.1090@newssvr17.news.prodigy.com>,
Q <Q.DeleteThis@anon.com> wrote:
>>
>> My dogs go out at 1-1:30am just to potty before I go to bed. They are used
>> to going out every 2-3 hours after dark. My Boxer could hold it all night
>> but my senior Min. Dachshund can't, hence the 1:30 break.
>>
>> --
>> Tara
>
>That's interesting, Tara. We are looking at the rescue of a German Shepherd,
>about 8-10 years (nobody knows exactly). We live in an apartment, and can't
>be taking the dog out constantly. 3 or 4 walks is all we can muster. All
>depends on her bladder, I guess. But I can't test that ahead of time.
>~Q
Older dogs need more potty breaks than prime-of-life dogs. As Tara says,
senior dogs may need middle-of-the-night outings.
If more than 4 walks a day is a make-or-break issue, I think maybe a dog is
not be the best pet for the situation. I would regard 4 as not really enough.
I think that before-breakfast, after-breakfast, before-dinner, after-dinner,
and just-before-bed are really the least you can get by with, for a healthy
prime-of-life dog. And an average senior will need more outings.
These need not all be major excursions, but a dog needs a chance to pee.
>> Stay informed about: Overnight -how many hours? 
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