Ashley,
I know u know all the cons of buying from a pet shop, and you do have a point when u say that buying from a breeder at times is no better, I have bought from breeders and had health issues as well.
I know what its like to look into a puppies face and fall in love, I hope all goes well with Oliver and I can't wait to see his pic.
I have poodles and a yorkie and my little poodle and yorkie are trained to pads, (bigger poodle uses outdoors) I had the poodle trained to puppy litter but the yorkie would never use it no matter what I tried, so we settled on the puppy pads which they both use I do place them inside the puppy litter pans and use the medium size pans, this eliminates any overflow unto the floor etc. They will both go outside and go in the yard when weather is permitting. I find being trained to the pads in addition to going outside a real plus, cuz if I'm away more than a few hours I really needn't worry they have their indoor potty.
God bless you and Oliver I wish u the best.
