{"id":9972,"date":"2022-07-05T13:40:57","date_gmt":"2022-07-05T13:40:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/blog\/uncategorized\/why-is-my-puppy-peeing-so-much\/"},"modified":"2023-03-30T11:17:49","modified_gmt":"2023-03-30T11:17:49","slug":"why-is-my-puppy-peeing-so-much","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-training\/toilet-training\/why-is-my-puppy-peeing-so-much\/","title":{"rendered":"Help: Why is My Puppy Peeing So Much?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

For a puppy, the first few weeks of life can be overwhelming. Who can blame them? Tiny, naked and like fluffy magnets to strangers\u2019 hands. As you can imagine, a yellow puddle on the floor is a not-so-uncommon way for them to react to all the novelty and excitement, (or stress) that comes with it. As a new puppy parent, you will grow used to seeing accidental wees here and there, although it may seem impossible at times that something so small could urinate so much. To help you out, this article will help you to understand the cause in order to prevent it in the future. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If, in fact, you\u2019re wondering why your puppy is peeing so much, this article is for you. We\u2019ll help you understand why your puppy pees so much, so that you know what to do to prevent them doing it in the wrong place, and when you might want to take them to the vet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more help on puppy training, not just with toilet training, download the Zigzag puppy training app<\/a> and learn all about the socialization,<\/a> habituation, alone time training, and other important Life Skills you\u2019ll have to sink your teeth into. We know every dog is different, so we\u2019ll give you a personalized training journey where all of your puppy\u2019s needs and milestones are met. If you run into trouble, our team of amazing puppy experts <\/a>will be there to help you at any moment. Literally. Even when you\u2019re stuck trying to make them go for a poo before bed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Why does my puppy pee so much?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are a few reasons why your puppy is peeing so much. But let\u2019s start with a simple biology lesson. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Puppies have small bladders. Therefore, they need to pee often. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Simple enough?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Being puppies, they hardly have any bladder control at first either, so when they gotta go, they literally WILL go. No warning, sorry! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Toilet training<\/a> is something that improves over time, so try not to lose your patience. Some of you will be lucky and heir breeder will have done a lot of previous work on teaching them to use a grassy area outside, or even trained them to use puppy pads<\/a>, or crate trained <\/a>them with a puppy pen<\/a>. But for the rest, it probably means you\u2019ll have to do it yourself. You\u2019re still lucky though, especially with Zigzag by your side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Just as a head\u2019s up, your puppy will likely need to pee after:<\/p>\n\n\n\n