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Thoughts on Crating Puppy Throughout the Day? **EDITED**
Think about it this way - would you train your child or get rid of him? .... And , for our puppy in only took a couple weeks to potty train - you just need ...
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- I would crate the puppy for periods during the day. The puppy needs rest time and he can learn that his crate is a good place to rest. Don't feel bad about it. My d...
- Crating him is not a bad thing. It can actually be comforting for him and give him a sense of security (and a place to get away from your son). Be sure to take him o...
- I am with you all the way- I owned an amazing golden retriever that just died at 7 years old right after we moved here from NJ - cancer- broke my heart- They are a TRU...
Puppy Is Chewing Electrical Cords
She is pretty good at potty training, so we just watch her or make sure she stays ... Yes, they will give your puppy something to chew on besides electrical ...
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- Hi L., I can speak from much experience with a trouble-making dog. We have two German Shepherds (Sydney, 10.5 and Raven, 7 y/o). Sydney was an angel. VERY smart,...
- L. - We have two 7-month old Rottweiler puppies who went through the same thing. The best thing we bought them were rawhide bones! It satisfies their craving to chew s...
- I agree with the bitter apple. We put that on EVERYTHING. I saw the comment about rawhide bones. They are good chew toys, unless you have carpet. Then the rawh...
Thinking About Getting a Puppy, But...
How do you potty train a puppy? When can they start going outside (I know it's .... So, do your research, think long and hard about the time committment and ...
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- I would think long and hard about getting a dog with a young baby. Basically, having a puppy is like having another baby. They require very consistent potty training...
- Can I ask what breed it is? Some breeds are harder to potty train than others, or take longer, etc. That said, here's what we did. We got a Shih Tzu puppy from my a...
- If you must absolutely get a dog, I would still wait until the baby is older. Puppies can be a bit crazy and unpredictable until they are about 2 years old. In my op...
New Puppy at Home with Cat and 16 Month Old Twins... Help!
Potty training is actually quite easy and comes down to not letting the puppy go in the house. This most definitely will involve both adults in your house ...
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- Hi K., I know you have a lot of great responses, but I'll give you my 2 cents. Everyone in the household needs to train the puppy, probably not your little ones at th...
- K., First off, there is a big difference in training dogs and cats. I always keep my puppies in a very large box they cannot climb out of or a dog pen/cage. They ...
- How frustrating!! The puppy is being a puppy and your boyfriend is being a typical man. Puppies teeth just like human babies so they chew. He needs chew toys. Ex...
2 Month Old Puppy and 11 Month Old Boy
Your puppy sounds quite out of control. It sounds a lot like the first ..... I potty trained my now 2 year old rescue while I was also potty training my ...
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- I am so sorry! Many previous posters have given good advice. It absolutely makes you selfish to not want to PT a puppy and you have EVERY right to be selfish. You w...
- Hi K., The first thing I thought of was that you could take the puppy back to the breeder or to a no-kill shelter on your own. If your husband doesn't understand/do...
- I just went through this. My husband lost HBO because of it. LOL. The best suggestion so far is a puppy day care or puppy sitter. I enrolled my dog in a day care f...
Getting Rid of the Urine Smell When Puppy Has an Accident
The great thing about it is that it is SAFER for your puppy than most commercially available ... Good Luck with the 5th round of "potty training"!! :) ...
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- Urine takes 5-7 years to break down. You can not get rid of the smell without breaking down the urine crystals. Chem-Dry has a product that we can apply called PURT ...
- There is a product I buy at WalMart called Kids 'N Pets. It takes out urine stains and smell form my couch and carpet.
- Natures Miracle is said to work very well. You can find it at most pet supply stores. Good luck with the new puppy.
Help with Potty Training a 2 1/2 Year Old Dog
If you can get him used to the crate, everyone in your house, including the ... Any Advice on Potty Training Puppy? ... How Do I Potty Train This New Puppy? ...
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- I have a shih tzu that I got from the pound in November of '08. When he first came home he would mark his territory. I caught him in the act and said in a loud voice...
- Have you tried a crate? If you are not right with the dog, keep him in the crate and take him right out side as soon as you take him out. When you have him out, you ...
- My Yorkie wasn't, and still really isn't potty trained at 4 years old. It isn't terrible but occasionally I will find a pee spot behind a chair. Just make sure you tak...
We Want to Get the Kids a Puppy for Christmas!!!!
May I suggest waiting until spring when the weather and potty training your new puppy would be easier on both the pup and the humans. ...
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- Ok, owning a pet, as I'm sure you know, is a full time job, just like being a parent! One thing I think you need to think about is the fact that you will never be able...
- Honestly my two mutts are the best dogs I've ever had. We do have a purebred sheltie and he is hyper and has long hair. he looked rather funny this summer when I shave...
- I agree with Debi! Adopt a pet. Puppies sound great but they have sharp little teeth and require training. If you are set on a certain breed check with their breed ...
New Puppy Not Eating...
If your puppy is not eating, she need to be seen by a vet. Has she been drinking water? ... Any Advice on Potty Training Puppy? ...
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- I don't know anything about puppies- but I would either be syringing water into its mouth or putting a bit of water on my palm to see if the puppy would lick it up... ...
- No! a 9-10 week old puppy is like a 3month old infant. They should be eating 4-5 small meals a day! If your puppy is not eating, she need to be seen by a vet. Has she ...
- M., She is scared. She was taken from her mother and is to young to understand. When we got our two pups, I had to sit with them on the floor with them in my lap ...
Nippy Puppy
If your puppy growls first, then he is warning your child. ... nipped train the child to cross their arms and turn away from the puppy and say no it hurts. ...
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- I would find another home for the dog. Your child's safety comes first.
- Hi E., You need to nip this in the butt a couple of things you can do. First off I hope you are the Alpha of the dog, and when the puppy nips you tell her ow t...
- Dogs (all breeds) should be left alone while sleeping. You can try taking them to a trainer but just as we're grumpy when someone wakes us from sleep, so are dogs and ...
