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okay, well school is about to start on Wednesday... and im nevous about where to keep lexie.. school is from 8:45 (i leave at 8) till 4:00 (prolly get home about 5ish) and im gonna feel really bad to keep her in her kennel that long.. but i heard thats what your supposed to do.. then i heard you should keep her in a bathroom.. im lost.. if anyone can help me i think it would be you guys
We kept Lexi in her room when she was a pup with her crate door opened, a safety gate up at one end so she could look out and a Puppy Pad right outside the crate, just in case. :) Good luck! She should do ok I'm guessing!
well we have carpet and i know my mom is NOT gonna let her go on the carpet while we're gone.. she wont let it be an option.. lol.. and i have a strong feeling lexie would tear up the puppy pad
I would be the safest to keep her in a secure crate for now. Maybe as she matures she can move onto the bathroom or a larger area, but as she's still a michevious puppy, I think it's best to crate her.
I personally leave water for mine when/if they are crated, but some people don't like to. I also leave on some soft music or the television for them.
Make sure to let her potty (#1 & #2) before she is crated. :)
We thought Lexi was too, but they have this scent as well, that the puppy likes or something. I don't know, scientists, you know! :p I would take the carpet out because Lexi tore it up last time when she was a pup. :rolleyes: I used this technique and it worked. Lexi is a VERY strong chewer....and she never did touch the puppy pad with her mouth or teeth!
I wouldn't leave a puppy in a crate for that long -- that's like 8 hours. A puppy should not be left in a crate for more than four hours. I would consider asking a neighbor or friend to go over to your house and let her out for a pee and play every few hours. A puppy that young can just not hold it in that long -- you will not be housebreaking her at all, it would just make it worse.
Bubba stays in an excercize pen, basically a fenced in area on linoleum for long periods like that. I have used puppy pads and that works well. He has had accidents in there but he doesn't have accidents in the house anymore...mind you it took forever I guess small dogs are harder to potty train. I also leave his bed and a large blanket and some toys.
Eeck, it's actually 9 hours. Like others have said, a kennel isn't a good option. If you can confine her to some uncarpeted area like a kitchen or a bathroom that should be ok. You can put her kennel in there too and you'll also need a puppy pad and maybe read up on housetraining with them.Quote:
Originally posted by wolfsoul
I wouldn't leave a puppy in a crate for that long -- that's like 8 hours.
Hi , do you have a fenced area outside??And does she have a kennel outside??
If you can not make an arrangement for someone to be home during the day that this may be your best option. Personally, I don't think even an adult dog should be left alone for 9 hours.Quote:
Originally posted by grybai
Eeck, it's actually 9 hours. Like others have said, a kennel isn't a good option. If you can confine her to some uncarpeted area like a kitchen or a bathroom that should be ok. You can put her kennel in there too and you'll also need a puppy pad and maybe read up on housetraining with them.
this site might help: http://www.great-dog-gift.com/dog_crate.html
yeah.. i thought keeping her in a cage for thatl ong wasnt good.. but my mom insisted "she'll like it, its her safe place".. but i know she doesnt like it she never wants to get in it. So since there nobody who can really come over here,, i think im gonna just get those puppy pads leave her in the kitchen or bathroom. Thanks for the advice.
-brittany