I brought home 2 new puppies about a week ago. They're half blue tick and half black lab. Things have been getting better since i first brought them home, they would cry constantly and make messes on my floor. My dad's really mad because he told me no to puppies in the first place. I've had a miniature dachshund for 3 years and taking care of her was nothing compared to these little rascals. They're only 5 weeks old but i've been letting them outside and they do their business out there. But the problem is i have school 5 days of the week and i go out on weekends. When im with them i pay a ton of attention to them but i worry when im at school and away because i should be there for them. Is this neglect and will they not bond with me like they should? any advice about my new puppy problems?
2007-02-21 12:38:11 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
if you just got two new puppies you should try to spend as much time with them as possible. Have your ever heard of wee-wee pads? their like diapers for dogs but you don't put it on them, you lay it on the floor and it will absorb the mess. but you need to train them to go on it they wont do it automatically. its like potty training. then when its soiled you just throw it away. it comes in packs and u can usually find it a your local pet store. If your going out just for fun with friends then you should cut down on that. If your going to get new puppies you need to be ready for the responsibility. Their just tiny puppies and they need help. If you do go out try to make sure that there it someone there with them. but not all the time because they will become overly dependent. i hope this help. best of luck with your new puppies. if you havent named them get the best name for a puppy is Roo. lol
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2007-02-21 12:49:21 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First 2 puppie was not a good idea to get in the first place. Why would you get puppies when you are out at school and out of the house on weekends all thetime? They need to be crate trained. They are 5 weeks old, much to young to leave mom. At 5 weeks old they can not holdit long enough to wait the 8 hours you are gone through out the day. I dont think going out on the weekend should happen with you for a while, not until they are house trained, they are puppies much like a human child needs constint suppervision, they will too. You wouldnt leave a new born child at home while you went out on weekends would you? So dont leave them home alone either.
2007-02-21 20:50:02 · answer #2 · answered by tankstar1985 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well everyone else has said, so I'll just add to it... puppies can't be taken away from their mama that young. They need to eat several times a day, their little puppy teeth still aren't developed and most importantly-they need to interact with their littermates. You have a big task ahead of you. You have to get up several times an evening to make sure they're warm, breathing and they might be hungry. When I got my little puppy she was 8 weeks old and I watched her every second i could and I was vigilant about germs, other dogs and any funny sniffle I was all over it. puppies are super freaking cute, they have to be or else no one would want them. But they are just as much hard work-if not more. You're going to have to wait another 4 weeks before you can even take them on walks. You can't just take off while you've got two little puppies-you're giong to feel terrible if you get home one day and one of them is deathly ill. puppies get sick very fast. good luck
2007-02-21 21:13:28 · answer #3 · answered by melymar 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. They are far too young to be away from their mother.
2. 2 puppies at the same time is always a bad idea.
3. You don't have the time or commitment for 1 puppy let alone
two.
4. You can't count on the help of those who had no part in the decision to get them.
It was irresponsible and ill thought out to get these puppies in the first place...and the problems are just beginning if they were separated from their mother so early.
2007-02-21 20:51:22 · answer #4 · answered by Cara B 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
one of your big problems is that you took them away from their mother about a month too early. puppies should stay with the mother for at least 8 weeks. you could try taking them back to the place you got them, but i'm not sure the mother would accept them now.
get ready. they will make messes on your floor for at least another 3 - 4 months. i've never seen a puppy housetrained in less than 4 months. you need to immediately get a crate and read a book or some articles on crate-training. they will need to go outside every couple of hours and always after eating, sleeping and playing.
you can't stop going to school, but in my opinion you need to stop going out on weekends, or at least ensure that you're back in time to let them out. yes, it's neglect. i've found most dogs to be incredibly forgiving creatures so they'll probably bond with you somewhat but it's really not fair to them. if you can't take proper care of them, find somebody who can.
2007-02-21 20:50:26 · answer #5 · answered by kelly 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you get puppies you know that they are like babies, they need your utmost attention and care. If you knew you had school 5 days a week and then were just going to blow them off on the weekend to go out with your friends then you should not have gotten them in the first place. My advice for you is to ask your father's advice because he is that one that sounded smart from the start. Sorry.
2007-02-21 20:47:35 · answer #6 · answered by ? 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You sound like a really irresponsible pet owner. Firstly, puppies should never be taken from their mother or litter mates prior to eight or nine weeks, so you should never have accepted these puppies. Secondly, you barely have the time to look after one pup, let alone two. By your own admission you go to school during the week and go out during the weekends, when do you expect these puppies to bond with you, to get the appropriate care etc? Thirdly, you should have listened to your father, he obviously has more sense than you do.
2007-02-22 06:35:09 · answer #7 · answered by ForeverAnAngel 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First of all you should not have the puppies if they are 5 weeks old.. They NEED to be with their mother until they are at least 7-8 weeks old. Second of all you should not have gotten them if you were not able to care for them properly. And third, Stay home on weekends with your babies. They need you since they no longer have a mommy.
2007-02-21 21:07:53 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give those puppies to someone who has the time to devote to caring for them.
You're obviously too selfish if your concern is going out on weekends over taking care of your pets. No wonder your dad is mad!
You need to be a little more mature and start minding your parents before you take on the responsibility of caring for two puppies that need constant care and supervision.
2007-02-21 21:03:52 · answer #9 · answered by Kelly R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your dad had told you no already, you never should've done it. More importantly, they are way too young to be away from their mother and littermates! I can't believe they let you take them before 8 wks. Guess they had to dump them on someone. You took on a responsibility when you took these little ones home. Seeing you have school during the week, your weekend time should be dedicated to these 2 babies. Find a way to train them or you might come home one day to just your 3 yr old dachsund.
2007-02-21 20:50:31 · answer #10 · answered by Pam 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋