They may be able to control themselves longer overnight. Adult dogs may be able to hold their waste for 6 to 8 hours during the day and usually can hold it 8 to 10 hours overnight. These are averages and individual dogs may be able to control their need to eliminate for longer or shorter periods than this. You should learn the physical limits of your dog and not exceed them. It is not fair to expect your dog to hold her elimination longer than she is physically able.
House training takes time and a commitment from the family to do it right.
Puppies don't just train themselves, although some are easier to train than others. It may take several weeks to several months for a puppy to become reliably house trained. If you are patient and consistent in following the rules suggested below, you should be very successful in house training your puppy with a minimum of distress to you or to her. Rules for house training Puppies Try to be consistent in your routines with your puppy. Young animals, like young children, do best when they have an established routine for feeding , play , naps and elimination.