Leaving water out vs. water only when feeding - YorkieTalk.com Forums

hopeful43 · 03-31-2008, 11:13 AM

Sorry, just one more question. But I've heard different advice for my four month old yorkie.

My vet and a trainer at pet smart said that giving him water only when he is fed (two or three times a day) - mainly to help potty train him. But in several other reading and online resources say to leave water out for him at all times.

Any thoughts?

Patti · 03-31-2008, 11:14 AM

I always leave fresh water out for mine even as puppies.

PrincessDiana · 03-31-2008, 11:20 AM

Franklin always has fresh water out, I think it's better for them to stay hydrated.

keri1973 · 03-31-2008, 11:31 AM

Yes I have always left water out too.

browniesmom622 · 03-31-2008, 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Patti

I always leave fresh water out for mine even as puppies.

Same here

Bizzymammabee · 03-31-2008, 12:06 PM

Zoey will not touch her water unless she is eating so for her it's not a biggie if I take it up or leave it down.

KathyinCali · 03-31-2008, 01:10 PM

Just want to say hello and welcome

Lucy always has fresh water available...

KimluvsLexie · 03-31-2008, 01:35 PM

Mine always have fresh water down, but they rarely drink outside of meal times.

jerdog · 03-31-2008, 01:57 PM

we always leave water out. I think every dog especially puppies need water. just watch him/or her like a hawk and good luck

Kbsqueff · 03-31-2008, 03:54 PM

All mine always have had free access to fresh water, even when they were puppies

Rosey07 · 03-31-2008, 04:04 PM

Me too!

sassytooyou · 03-31-2008, 04:27 PM

That my vote. Can't even think of them not being able to drink when they wanted..

EmilyM103 · 04-01-2008, 07:18 AM

My doggies always have water available....they only tend to drink it if they're playing A LOT or they're eating.

ARCHIE · 04-01-2008, 07:34 AM

While potty training I never left water out for Buddy when I was not home.
That would only set him up for failure because he would not be able to hold it during the day when I worked. I went home at lunch to give him water and a walk.
He now has water out 24/7 but not while he was being potty trained.
I monitored the water and took him out within 10mins of drinking.
He was fully trained by 5 1/2 mos.

Ladylavender · 04-01-2008, 07:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ARCHIE

While potty training I never left water out for Buddy when I was not home.
That would only set him up for failure because he would not be able to hold it during the day when I worked. I went home at lunch to give him water and a walk.
He now has water out 24/7 but not while he was being potty trained.
I monitored the water and took him out within 10mins of drinking.
He was fully trained by 5 1/2 mos.

I agree, water up when not home, while being potty trained. It does set them up for failure. I was told this by a dog behavioralist, I practiced it and Millie is 100% housebroken.

03-31-2008, 11:13 AM	#1
hopeful43 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ann Arbor Posts: 36	Leaving water out vs. water only when feeding Sorry, just one more question. But I've heard different advice for my four month old yorkie. My vet and a trainer at pet smart said that giving him water only when he is fed (two or three times a day) - mainly to help potty train him. But in several other reading and online resources say to leave water out for him at all times. Any thoughts?

03-31-2008, 11:14 AM	#2
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	I always leave fresh water out for mine even as puppies. __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

03-31-2008, 11:20 AM	#3
PrincessDiana I ♥ Franklin & Maggie Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,068	Franklin always has fresh water out, I think it's better for them to stay hydrated. __________________ Diana , Mommy to Franklin, Maggie, Oliver, and Millie - RIP Piper

03-31-2008, 11:31 AM	#4
keri1973 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 629	Yes I have always left water out too. __________________ Kayli Camden Minnie , Milo , Harley and Shooter

03-31-2008, 12:06 PM	#6
Bizzymammabee Luvs Lulu Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 6,931 Blog Entries: 1	Zoey will not touch her water unless she is eating so for her it's not a biggie if I take it up or leave it down. __________________ Lulu will always be in my heart

03-31-2008, 01:10 PM	#7
KathyinCali Love My Li'l Lucy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 6,700	Just want to say hello and welcome Lucy always has fresh water available... __________________ Kathy and Lil' Lucy and Jammies Rest in Peace my Sweet Buster

03-31-2008, 01:35 PM	#8
KimluvsLexie YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Springfield Posts: 483	Mine always have fresh water down, but they rarely drink outside of meal times. __________________ Kimberly Lee, parents of Lexie , Tucker , and Jordan

03-31-2008, 01:57 PM	#9
jerdog Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: southern california Posts: 47	we always leave water out. I think every dog especially puppies need water. just watch him/or her like a hawk and good luck

03-31-2008, 03:54 PM	#10
Kbsqueff YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Rio Grande do Sul - BRAZIL Posts: 1,054	All mine always have had free access to fresh water, even when they were puppies

03-31-2008, 04:04 PM	#11
Rosey07 No Longer a Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: way down South Posts: 860	Me too!

03-31-2008, 04:27 PM	#12
sassytooyou YT Addict Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: santa rosa Posts: 365	I would worry to much WATER out all the time That my vote. Can't even think of them not being able to drink when they wanted.. __________________ J.G. & T.B

04-01-2008, 07:18 AM	#13
EmilyM103 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 91	My doggies always have water available....they only tend to drink it if they're playing A LOT or they're eating. __________________ ~Emily~ Dixie & Chip

04-01-2008, 07:34 AM	#14
ARCHIE No Longer A Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NEW YORK Posts: 16,218	While potty training I never left water out for Buddy when I was not home. That would only set him up for failure because he would not be able to hold it during the day when I worked. I went home at lunch to give him water and a walk. He now has water out 24/7 but not while he was being potty trained. I monitored the water and took him out within 10mins of drinking. He was fully trained by 5 1/2 mos.