I’m officially obsessed with Game of Thrones. I’m definitely not getting out enough. This puppy has taken over my life. So I’ve made my life about getting him potty trained and watching men fight ’til the death. The potty training isn’t going as well as Thrones binging. But I have to remember he’s only 9 weeks old and we’ve only had him for a little over a week. But it’s frustrating when he holds it for 7 hours at night then during the day, he does what he wants when it comes to urination. Not poo, just urination. He’ll go to the bathroom twice outside, then as soon as he comes inside, he goes again. Right on the carpet.
So I understand the small bladder thing, but if he can hold it for 7 hours, there’s absolutely no reason for him to let it go 5 minutes after already going. He even hopped up on the couch and pissed on a pillow right next to me. Straight up. Do you think it’s some sort of dominance thing? Or hatred for me thing? I don’t know. I don’t get it. I feel like how my parents probably felt when I was a teenager. Just at a loss for what to do. I even cried the other night out of frustration. I keep trying to listen to all the advice and be a good mom, but it feels like it’s not working. We take him out all the time, we reward him with a treat and say “good boy, potty outside” every time he does it outside. He even looks to us for a treat when he goes outside, so he knows he’s doing something right. But it doesn’t seem to be enough. Today I’m going to go get a bell for us to use every time we go out so he knows to ring it. I’m hoping that’s the miracle to all of our potty training issues.
It was funny the other day when someone said that babies come after dogs. I feel the complete opposite now. If I had questioned having a child before, there’s no way now. If I’m stressed out by a dog that pees about a tablespoon full of liquid, how could I ever handle a child? Impossible. I don’t understand how parents do it. I think I’ll just stick to trying to master raising a puppy and understanding what they are saying on Game of Thrones.
So back to that show. I’m obsessed with it, but I’m not 100% sure that I love it. It’s pretty effed up. I mean, when you kill animals and children in a show, it’s pretty bad. Adults, whatever. It happens in pretty much every show. But horses. Don’t ever kill a horse. I have to cover my eyes every time something frightening like that happens. I’m not really into death. But I’m super into the dragon girl. I can’t wait until her dragon messes some bad people up. I’m jealous of her dragons. I bet they were easily potty trained.
Easy Chocolate Almond Butter Cups
- Yield: 8-10 1x
Ingredients
- 1 cup smooth almond butter
- 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- pinch of salt
- 1 cup Enjoy Life Chocolate Chips, melted
Instructions
- Place almond butter, coconut, coconut oil, honey and salt in a food processor and puree until smooth and well combined.
- Add a spoonful of the mixture into 8-10 mini muffin tins then pour melted chocolate on top of each spoonful. (no you don’t need to grease the tins)
- Place in freezer for 30+ minutes until set.
- Use a sharp knife to pop out each almond butter cup. Store in freezer and remove 5 minutes before eating to help soften the chocolate.
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1) these choco almond butter cups look amazing… definitely making this weekend.
2) puppy training is hard! and sooo frustrating. stick with it, you’re doing great 🙂
These look amazing! And, my 10 year old dog was trained only with positive reinforcement. She’s perfectly potty trained, and still looks expectantly at me if I’m outside and she does her business. She also has the most wonderful disposition of any dog I’ve ever owned, which I attribute partially to her training as a puppy. You’re doing it right, just give his puppy brain enough time to figure out going in the house accomplishes nothing for him.
These taste awesome!! I just finished a book on dog care and training as I will be getting a puppy in a few weeks. If your puppy is going that often perhaps you should make a visit to the vet to rule out any problems such as a urinary tract infection. Hopefully, that’s not the case. It could also be submissive urination especially if she does it while laying on her back. My first dog used to do the same thing but they grow out of it eventually. But when she does have an accident make sure you calmly take her outside to let her finish going potty and praise her when she goes. I would also suggest implementing crate training and placing her in the crate after she finishes her business and leave her in there a little so she learns to hold it. During the day, a puppy can only hold it’s urine for as many hours as months old as it is. At night, they are in a more relaxed state and can hold it long amounts of time. Lastly, she may be anxious of being in a new place which makes them urinate more often.
These taste awesome!! I just finished a book on dog care and training as I will be getting a puppy in a few weeks. If your puppy is going that often perhaps you should make a visit to the vet to rule out any problems such as a urinary tract infection. Hopefully, that’s not the case. It could also be submissive urination especially if she does it while laying on her back. My first dog used to do the same thing but they grow out of it eventually. But when she does have an accident make sure you calmly take her outside to let her finish going potty and praise her when she goes. I would also suggest implementing crate training and placing her in the crate after she finishes her business and leave her in there a little so she learns to hold it. During the day, a puppy can only hold it’s urine for as many hours as months old as it is. At night, they are in a more relaxed state and can hold it long amounts of time. Lastly, she may be anxious of being in a new place which makes them urinate more often.
Help! These are in my freezer in the tins right now, and I can’t get them out. They’ve been in there for 2 hours maybe? Tried to get one out with a knife and the almond butter part broke apart (so naturally I had to eat it- delicious!!). Any ideas on how to save the rest?
I would let them come to room temperature for a little, like 20 min then try to get them out
We just got a corgi puppy who is now 11 wks old, so we are only a few weeks ahead of you in the potty training process. I really wanted to cry during those first couple weeks too, but all I can say is, trust me, it WILL get better! Our little guy can hold it through the night and for up to 4 hours in his crate during the day. And when he’s out, he knows to make a beeline for the door if he really needs to go (#1 or #2). It just takes time. Oh, and also, the reason why your puppy can hold it for 7 straight hours during the night is because he’s sleeping… any extra activity (walking/playing) will make him have to pee more. It’s just like people, how we’re able to hold it for longer at night when our activity level is lower. Best of luck… the frustration goes away if you look at his adorable little face long enough.
I loves me some healthy p.b. (well, a.b.) cups. I can’t seem to find Enjoy Life Chocolate Chips anywhere I shop, so maybe I’ll have to find them online? I just usually use unsweetened bakers chocolate, and add a little honey or maple syrup, and a bit of coconut oil and melt all of that. Anywhooo…..raising kids is easier than dogs!!! Haha, for realz! Potty training 3 kids (including one with autism) felt less stressful than training dogs! I cried, and had meltdowns, and wanted to poke my eyes out with forks when we were raising our pup (and then 4 years later, her litter of 7 puppies!).
haha oh the joys of having a puppy…I remember the days of trying to potty train Jax!! good luck with it!
and now these chocolate pb cups i need now in my life!
A quick note about the potty training. Be patient. But don’t be too patient. If it continues, have him checked out for a possible UTI. My mom just had trouble with a puppy. Same thing. She’d hold it all day and then suddenly pee right in front of her on the carpet or furniture after going outside. Turned out she had a UTI!
Hey hun,
I’m living in melbourne, what can I substitute for the enjoy life chocolate? I don’t know where to get them lol could I use 70% dark chocolate?
Yes
I just used Lindt’s 70% dark chocolate (im in regional NSW), and they turned out really well. Try adding some chilli to the melted chocolate 🙂 yum!