Traveling with puppy for holidays

[Caroline Thompson]

Hi! I am flying home with my 10 week puppy for 8 days during the holidays and I was wondering if anyone had advice on how to keep her on a schedule? I just don't want to throw her off and have to start completely over with training when we get back in January...

[Lucy & AnnaBelle's Mom]

I would just do the same thing that you are doing now while you are on vacation.  If you are crating now, borrow a crate from someone at your vacation spot.  Continue to take out on the same schedule you are now.  As soon as you get there take her to the door that you want her to go out to potty from and say "let's go potty" and take her out so she know,should she decide to let you know, when she has to go.  If you are using potty bells, take them with you.  You will have to watch her extra close with all the holiday excitement going on as she probably is going to have accidents if you don't stay on top of taking her out.  She'll be too busy visiting people to remember she has to potty.  Remember also, if there are other dogs around to protect her from Parvo as she hasn't had all her shots yet.  She is adorable.  Merry Christmas.