Here's what we have decided to do. We are going to place a litter box on the back patio so that we can litter box train the puppy outside. This way we won't have to worry about his exposure to anything other dogs passing through leave in the yard or any chemicals that may be used on the lawn.
For socialization, we can take our puppy to Pet Smart, but I will hold him while we are there. He can still get near other dogs and people. I suppose it won't be safe to let him walk on a sidewalk...or will it? I can also walk him inside the house. |