Yes, we were downstairs once last night for toileting, fair enough really at 8 weeks, but still no accidents in the house, this is my timing I think rather than being toilet trained iyswim?
Hector is adorable, so easy, he's got sit already (will do cartwheels for tiny bits of chicken, very food orientated) and much better at playing with his toys by himself than Harry ever has been. He's just so friendly and takes everything in his stride. And we are very chilled too!
Wondering what to do about crate training, as we have a utility and Harry! Hector loves his bed, and very much sees it at the safe haven (although he's asleep in Harry's bed and Harry in his bed at present, but earlier, they were both in this tiny puppy bed together!). Thing is, he doesn't choose to go to his bed if I put it in the crate at all. He's only chewed his toys and not nipped at all so I am tempted to just stick them both in the utility as we did last night.
He's very good at not bothering Harry, which would be my only concern, he tries to initiate play, gets nothing from Harry, so goes off to do his own thing or have a cuddle with us. Not sure, what do you think moose? Not desperately bothered about a few accidents in the utility or even a chewed cupboard door, the kitchen folk left two spare in the garage anyway when the house was built.
Harry seems depressed!! Ignores the puppy in the main, although sniffs him a lot and happy to share a bed, but won't play at all, just once initially in the garden. Giving him lots of time and space and walks and training too etc, he did come straight in from his walk and greet Hector. But mainly ignores him. Hoping this will change as his worlds been turned upside down. Is that normal moose? He hasn't been unfriendly at all or show any signs of aggression, even over food.
Honestly think that you need to do this more often moose, it must have done you tons of good! I know the pox has restricted you, plus the SA, but gently extracting yourself from Pip occasionally will give you some space and time too, much as you are committed to him.
Beagles are not the easiest breed I don't think, especially over recall and being stubborn? Puppies take over your life and I didn't appreciate this with Ddog1, I have cleared the decks for this one for a week and don't expect to get stuff done. As basildon says, get Life Skills for Puppies from Amazon or other, clicker training is great fun, expect choas and mess and use this thread for info and questions.
Perhaps sleep with your puppy initially to help her feel secure, either downstairs or in your room. Consistency and frequency are best for toilet training, you could use a command word to help. It's hard work!!