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You don't need to carry the dog, just walk quickly outside. It happens quickly but not *that* quickly. The puppy will start to sniff and circle around and that's the warning that you get.

You may have to carry her though, if the steps do give her trouble and she can't do them quickly. My beagle wouldnt do the stairs for a while. If she gets frustrated cause she can't get down, she will start to sniff and decide to go somewhere around her, rather than make it down the steps. But we practiced with the steps after potty time with our girl. We'd put toys and play games on the stairs to get her into it, and after a little while she'd take them on.

Don't carry her outside though if you plan to try and teach her to only use one spot of the yard (Which i would, female urine is the devil) otherwise she will bolt later on if you dont carry her out. We made that mistake. We carried to beagle into the kennel, anytime we didn't, she'd take off. She's figured it out now and she hasn't taken off in forever but we had to carry her for the longest time.

Every two hours I think the puppy will be able to hold it till it gets outside. However, at night if you are letting it go longer, then you might need to carry it to the door.

My last foster puppy slept in bed with me - long story, but he was able to hold it all night long from about 9 pm to 5 am. But as soon as his feet hit the floor he had to go. So I always picked him off the bed and headed for the back door.

During the day he was fine and able to walk to the door to go out frequently.

Enjoy your new puppy and post some pictures for us to see!
Sher

My "outside" was down a flight of stairs that my doxie puppy couldn't handle very well, LOL. So I carried. See what happens and if you need to do some carrying. No biggie.

Your pup isn't going to know anything. Think of having a baby with fur.

I suggest you carry the pup for a while. It will help the bonding process.

Good luck! You are really in for an experience! I refer to puppy-hood as "a force to be reckoned with". Very challenging and also rewarding.

SG

I crated mine in the bedroom, and definitely had to pick her up. If I didn't, the minute she was outside the crate, she'd pee. No sniffing, just an immediate squat!

I crated mine in bed room also, with a sheet over it. It helps keep them calm,,,,,

If your crate is large and pup has to much room to move around, you may need to put something in it to cut down on the space. Pups really like the feeling of being closed in. It keeps them secure and out of mischief.

SG