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Module 5: Nighttime Potty Training
Sleep deprivation breaks more new puppy parents than any other phase. The right setup gets you to 6-hour nights inside 3 weeks.
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Where the crate goes
First 2–4 weeks: crate next to your bed. You hear them stir before they need to go, and they aren't isolated their first nights away from littermates.
The midnight outing
Carry — don't walk — to the yard. No talking, no play, dim light. Back in the crate immediately. This is a bathroom break, not a party.
Stretching the night
Once you go 5 nights without an accident, push wake-up later by 30 minutes. Repeat until you're at your real morning.
Key takeaways
- ★Crate beside the bed for week 1+
- ★Boring middle-of-the-night outings
- ★Extend in 30-minute steps
Lesson checklist
Action items to put this module into practice.
- Set up crate within arm's reach
- Pick a dim outdoor light path
- No water 1 hour before bed
- Set a 'first outing' alarm