Removing the water bowl at night?

Zizou Le Maitre De Lilou
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I saw on Facebook that it was recommended to take the water bowl away at night for a puppy to help prevent accidents, but I'm worried about dehydration. Over to you doggy experts! 👋

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  • Spyro
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    You’ve got a young owner here who is politely asking a question before making a decision. He’s trying to learn and hasn’t taken any action on his own yet. Not a single one of your replies is kind—they’re all full of sarcasm, mockery, and belittling comments... Well done, you’re just encouraging people like him to stop coming here to ask questions. Wisdom isn't just about having knowledge; it's about knowing how to share it with humility. Good on you, Zizou, for being smart enough to question what you read. I’m sure your puppy was in very good hands and has grown into a lovely dog :)
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    Loup Blanc
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    I read on FB that it's recommended to take away a puppy's water bowl at night to avoid any accidents, but I’m worried about dehydration. Over to you, doggy experts! 👋 Facebook, honestly... 😑
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    Zizou, if you come back to the forum and read the posts, I think the answer is clear. A puppy or a dog must have water available at all times, 24/7.
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    The best thing would be to get a robot dog: no hassle with them, no need for nappies or taking the water bowl away.

    Unfortunately, it sounds like the puppy is already there. Reading things like this makes me absolutely furious 😈

    Yet another dog adopted without a second thought!!

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    Merline
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    Hi, I’m afraid the puppy is already there, Mel 😞 Think about it—when you wake up thirsty in the night because you’ve had something a bit salty for dinner, or you haven't had enough to drink, you go and have a quick sip, don't you? Well, it’s exactly the same for them… Besides, a "baby" needs constant HYDRATION without any restrictions—normally they aren't going to drink the bowl dry (unless they’ve got a medical issue like diabetes)—but I honestly have to ask, WHY ON EARTH WOULD YOU? Need a wee? Well, even if they drink less, they’re still going to have a wee at night, or a poo, or both, believe you me! You might even find a bit of sick if they’ve been a bit of a pig at dinner, or after they've been wormed... you’re going to be seeing plenty of things like that, and it’s all perfectly normal. If you restrict a puppy’s access to water, you risk causing heart problems, kidney issues, and more... So noooo, absolutely not. The advice on FB is absolute rubbish three-quarters of the time—it makes me want to give them a slap!
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    It’s basically the same as saying, "I read that if I don’t feed my baby, I won't have to change any nappies" ^^

    Well, obviously not! When you have a kid, you know full well you’re going to be changing nappies for months on end! That’s just the way it is, that’s life.

    It’s exactly the same with a puppy; they’re basically just a baby of a different species. So, they act like a baby.

    If you're already stressing out trying to find schemes to avoid cleaning up a few puddles, I really doubt you're ready to get a puppy...

    Because it’s not just the wee! They’ll destroy and chew everything they can find. Shoes, furniture, cushions, clothes, ornaments, the lot... My Dogo even chewed a hole in the wall when he was a pup—big puppy, big mess! 😂

    Honestly, looking at your posts, I don’t think you're ready for a puppy.

    Personally, before getting a pup, I did my research on training and asked questions about that. It would never have even crossed my mind to look up how to avoid having accidents in the house ^^

    Just so you know, if you get a puppy, there will be accidents in the house for weeks or months—maybe even years depending on how you train them. It’s simply unavoidable with a puppy. Assuming you treat them right, that is. Because obviously, if a pup is dehydrated, they'll wee less...

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    What on earth!?! Who's suggesting that?? Puppies have accidents in the house, it’s just a fact of life. They can’t help it; they don't have full bladder control yet. If you’re getting a puppy, you have to accept that you’ll be cleaning up pee and poo for a few months. If you aren’t prepared to do that, then forget about the idea of getting a puppy...
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    Dogs should always have access to fresh water. A puppy will pee whenever the need takes them, just like any other young mammal on earth. That’s just the way it is. You just clean it up quietly without making a fuss; otherwise, next time, get an older dog. Simple as that.
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