my 3 dogs sleep confined in the kitchen and the storage room behind the kitchen has been converted into their "bed room" with their baskets etc.
one of these 3 doggies is a puppy so he still has quite week bladder control. so my friend said not to leave any water out after their last walk at night.
is that ok? i just feel so sorry for them as if they are thirsty they can't have any water? is it ok?
thanks
2007-09-29 17:24:51 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
My dogs sleep in my room and they don't ever get up for water at night, I think it is just fine as long as they get to some as soon as they get up
2007-09-29 17:34:52 · answer #1 · answered by JK 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Dogs can go without water overnight and they might even feel better if they don't have to hold a full bladder until morning. They will adjust by drinking more during the day.
Besides, they don't like it either if they are confined with a puppy who pees in the bed next to them.
It would be different if it were really hot or if they have been exercising a great deal but, under normal conditions, for healthy adults it shouldn't be a problem and it will help your puppy.
2007-09-30 00:35:37 · answer #2 · answered by nt_sndr 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No, it isn't cruel. I take the water bowl away at about 11 p.m., let them out for the last time, and they just go to sleep after that. They get water first thing in the morning, but neither of them drinks it till later in the morning, after they've had some food. So, I know they're not thirsty.
2007-09-30 01:15:39 · answer #3 · answered by * 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not cruel.. It's better to take up the water at night, and get a hold on that housetraining. You don't want him drinking like a fool and peeing all night long. It will undo all the housetraining work you have done so far..
It's not like he isn't getting sufficient water thru the day ... and it's not going to be forever.. It's best to take up the water after a drink before bed.. He's fine til morning. How many dogs really get up thru the night and get a drink?? Ours sleep right thru the night. Don't bother getting up for a drink til early morning. It's not cruel and people who tell you it is, obiviously don't crate train their dogs, cause you wouldn't put water in the crate at night for a dog....
2007-09-30 01:13:25 · answer #4 · answered by DP 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
probably ok as long as it's just over night and they get access to water first thing in the morning. I have a 13 mo. old German Shepherd, and I always leave the toilet seat up for him at night...I hear him take a big drink almost every night around 4 or 5am though, but I imagine if he had to wait, he'd have to wait! But he also uses a dog door, so if he needs to go potty (which he usually does after his big drink!) he can and does. I wouldn't stress about it...it's only a few hours.
2007-09-30 00:30:17 · answer #5 · answered by smart girl 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If it is only for a limited amount of time it should be fine. My dog never drinks after her "bedtime" even with water available. If you think about it, a lot of us humans go a whole night without drinking. Just make sure they get an adequate chance to drink in the morning. You seem like a good pet parent so use your best judgement!
2007-09-30 00:28:24 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No its not cruel. It would be more cruel to leave them with a bowl full of water and not expect them to have to outside all night, especially the puppy.
I take my dogs water up a couple hours before bed.
2007-09-30 00:41:44 · answer #7 · answered by Bindi *dogtrainingbyjess.com* 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No it is not cruel my dog sleeps in my bedroom at night and she does fine. I have put her water bowl in my bedroom before for a couple of nights and she did not touch it. For the puppy make sure to watch if he gets water before bed then take him outside to go potty
2007-09-30 01:47:35 · answer #8 · answered by ♪♥ ♥♪ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a taste of midnight water for each dog is alright. the elders know the amount they can handle. the young one will learn, the elders will teach by example. take the learning one outside to pee a couple of times each night. puppy shall learn by example through the routine, when you one night only take him out only one time during the night , then not till early morn. do unto the older dogs as you train the puppy, the grown-ups don't need the training, but they should be involved as teachers.
2007-09-30 00:41:56 · answer #9 · answered by almost_wealthy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah I would say it is fine as long as it is just overnight and then give them water first thing in the morning. It would be like you going to bed without water. You can do it just fine, but a glass in the morning might be a good thing and then take them out for a bathroom break.
2007-09-30 00:48:11 · answer #10 · answered by Martyr2 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋