Your Dog Cannot Read a Clock
When we spring forward or fall back, our dogs do not adjust automatically. Their internal clock says it is feeding time and bathroom time based on light and habit, not the number on the clock.
How Time Changes Affect Waste
- Spring forward: Your dog's usual morning routine happens an hour "later"
- Fall back: Evening routine happens an hour "earlier"
- Feeding shift: Meal time changes affect elimination timing for 3-7 days
- Light changes: Shorter or longer daylight affects when you can see waste for cleanup
- Energy levels: Dogs may be more or less active during the adjustment
Smooth Transition Tips
- Shift feeding time by 15 minutes per day over 4 days before the change
- Maintain the same order of activities even if times shift
- Be patient with accidents during the first week of adjustment
- Use a headlamp for evening cleanup when darkness comes early
Tip
The fall time change is harder on waste routines because you lose evening daylight. Invest in a good headlamp or motion-activated yard light.
Consistent Service Through Changes
Clean Paws service runs on a consistent weekly schedule regardless of time changes. Your yard gets cleaned the same day every week.