QuestionI have a 5 month old lab. She is third in my life thus far, but it has a long time since I had a puppie. She has not had a bowel movement accident in the house in over a month. But every 3rd night or so, she soaks her crate. She will also pee in the house. No bladder infection and I'm limiting her water...especially at night. She gets two 3 mile walks a day, plus playtime with one of us in the yard several times a day. I'm guessing this is an issue of bladder control...but I'm beginning to wonder. At what age is a lab usually completely housebroken?
AnswerAt 5 months, she should be well beyond accidents in the crate at night. Mine have seldom had any after 2 months. What you may to do is take her out on lead just before bed time, and make her walk until she does empty her bladder. Sometimes a dog will go outside and just sit, and then come inside without eliminating. You can take the water dish up as early as 7 PM.