[Erin]

Hi! I'm going to be honest with you because I think your expectations are too high. Puppies do not come housetrained. They will still pee on your carpets. Mine were both over 1 year old before they were fully housetrained and it was like a full time job getting them to that point. They will still get sick and puke on your carpet - it's inevitable.

We often have people post about how their husband demands the dog be housetrained by 6 months old or whatever the case and it could take longer than that by no fault of the dog! Either the owner is not consistent with the training or their bodies are not mature enough to be fully trained.

There are plenty of chorkies, puggles, maltipoos, yorkiepoos, etc in the shelters that need homes so please look there first! If you are so concerned with housetraining, it might be best to get an adult who is already trained anyway! Otherwise I guarantee you will be stepping in puddles for months!

I second nikkinack on the expense too. Please be sure that you and your husband both understand the expenses. Loki is 3 and Sammy is 2. I've never added it all up exactly but we have spent at least $5000 on medical expenses for both of them. Sammy had LP surgery and was spayed. Loki was neutered and was a pretty sick puppy with digestive issues that thankfully have cleared but vet visits and meds are pricey. Loki had multiple UTI's and other issues too. He is now on a medication for life that is $130 a month. It sounds like your husband isn't being very supportive so we just want to make sure that you won't be put into a difficult position, that's all.