Could we work our schedule to fit the puppies eating/potty schedule? Do we absolutely need to get a dog walker? What are our options? I am thinking of having my wife part time work so she can be at home with him more.
2006-08-04 07:33:37 · 9 answers · asked by sfynx7d4 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
we used a crate,and it worked
2006-08-04 09:55:23 · answer #1 · answered by Sherry H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If one of you could come home from lunch to let the dog out, that would be helpful. The rest of the day, he should be kept in a dog crate so that he doesn't hurt himself or destroy the house. He's also less likely to have an accident in the crate. I have a 9 month old shitzu and they're harder to train because their bladders are so little they can't hold it as long. Try to give the dog a walk before you go to work in the morning so that he's tired out and calmer during the day while you are both gone.
2006-08-04 14:40:04 · answer #2 · answered by gemgrl19 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
we crate trained our daschound mix puppy. i am also gone to work all day, 9-5, i would just take him out right before i leave in the mornings, go home on lunch break and let him out again, then get home asap in the evenings to let him out. . i worked pretty good, he didn't have too many accidents, 1 every few days, for about a month, then as he got older he got used to this schedule and now it works out great
2006-08-04 14:48:42 · answer #3 · answered by TN girl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This could be hard.
Doggie daycare is something to look into, but be sure its a safe one.
Shih Tzu's are a lap-dog so they dont learn very fast, have patience.
Thats really only what I can think of- check with neighbors that might be home.
Hope this helps and GOOD LUCK!
2006-08-04 14:40:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have trained all my dogs by putting them in a kennel at home. Take him out before you go to work and when you get home. As his bladder grows he will learn to hold it. Also consider putting in a dog door going to a fenced area. Put in through every time you want him to potty and he will learn how to go outside on his own
2006-08-04 14:40:23 · answer #5 · answered by I luv my shitz-tzu 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what to do is find those potty training sheets, they smell like grass, then put in on the bottom of ur kennal. then put ur dog in. its not inhumane, i read it in a book, its like there own special thing
2006-08-04 14:58:06 · answer #6 · answered by rockin_bass_playa 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe you should have considered this before buying the dog, they're just like a child, need attention & looking after!
2006-08-04 14:39:06 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
puppies are like babies--when they gotta go, they GO!
If I say "crate train", everyone will jump all over me.
So, look up "housebreaking" and "puppy" and "crate" online, and see what you think!
2006-08-04 14:38:39 · answer #8 · answered by Munya Says: DUH! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take him/her to doggie day care
2006-08-04 14:37:55 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋