I have a 10 week old puppy named Shasta. She is 1/2 long-haired Chihuahua and 1/2 Mini-Pin. Her dominant breed is Chihuahua. I'm litter box training her following the advice to keep her in a kennel during the day while at work that is large enough for her litterbox, bed, and bed. She has a hanging water bottle on the side.
She is fed around 7 am, 2:30 pm and again around 8:30pm. She does pretty well at using the litterbox, but was wondering at what point should I graduate her to a larger area while I'm at work (6-7 hrs). I was thinking free reign of our downstairs bathroom. Advice?
2006-07-14 05:25:59 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
I only feed her when I'm home.
2006-07-14 05:32:13 · update #1
Hi, If your new pup is "home alone" while you're at work, I think you
have likely done all you can to provide for her and puppy train at the same time. The catch is, puppytraining and housebreaking are the same, but different. Your first approach is OK, but the pup needs much more attention which will require much patience on your part.
In my experience, housebreaking a pup is fairly easy but the requirements for good results are time, lots of patience, and consistency. For instance, on the weekend if you have more free time to concentrate on this aspect of her "puppytraining", encourage her to drink plenty of water. At the first hint of her "looking for a spot", pick her up and take her out for a couple of minutes (in the grass). She'll either go or not. If not, take her back inside, but be mindful that it won't be long before she HAS to go, so keep a carefull eye on her and repeat this process as often as necessary. It won't be long before she "gets" the idea. A cautionary note: NEVER scold her "after the fact". You must "catch her in the act". If you catch her before she goes, take her out. If you catch her in the act, clap your hands (once) and say NO!, and take her outside (just a minute or two). If you catch her after the fact, if you scold her, she won't have any idea why you are unhappy with her for. Trust me on this. After she drinks water,
spend time playing with her, keeping a very watchful eye, and you
will soon be able to pick up on her signals. Be gentle and be consistant. These are the keys to a successfull and loving companionship. I wish you luck.
John
2006-07-14 06:19:41 · answer #1 · answered by jonboy812 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd say keep her in the kennel for another three months - make sure her litter box training is really solid before giving her more room. You don't want her to revert to soiling outside the box. The downstairs bathroom, or the kitchen (buy some kiddy gates) would work well.
2006-07-14 05:33:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
To tell you the truth I've always took my dogs outside. After eating and getting up in the moring and drinking. While you at work yes it good to keep her in the bathroom or utility room keep a radio or televison on so she dosen't get lonely. But of course I never raise a Chihuahua I have a Rat Terrier just a little bigger. Its also good to take her out on a leash. Let her get used to it. If your like me and my family and take your dog with just about everywhere you go. Hope this helps and good luck with her.
2006-07-14 05:35:52 · answer #3 · answered by ladydi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she is having sucess with the litter training you should be able to move her to a larger area anytime. You could always put the crate in the room so she could go in and out whenever she wants. Just leave her water and toys and hopefully she'll be fine. Good Luck.
2006-07-14 05:30:08 · answer #4 · answered by J.E.B. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-02 01:33:44 · answer #5 · answered by mcthay 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say when leave the door open and she goes back to use the litterbox then you can have her in a bigger space. try it out a few times when home your see if she goes back to the litterbox when she needs to go if she does then you can have her without the kennel.
2006-07-14 05:30:38 · answer #6 · answered by Jeff L 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would not let her have free run i did this and had to start all over she wouldnt use her litter box anymore and i always came home to a disaster. also i never have put her food with her in her bed while away.
2006-07-14 05:30:44 · answer #7 · answered by IMSOINLOVEWITHYOU 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋