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Originally Posted by TLC  OK - well, I am going to be very honest. IF I had a 3 or 3.5 lbs male - NO WAY would I be containing him to a crate for more than 4 hrs. TOPS
Is he neutered? If NOT - this is something that should be done ASAP - not only will this protect him from cancer it should help with any marking issues.
Again, honestly...If he were mine, I'd buy a tall gate (or even 2 staked in the door frame) and contain him in the bathroom with pee pads when left home alone, whether it be 1 hour or 10. And I would have a pee pad in there at ALL times. I would continue to walk him often to do potty outside as much as possible. When inside and someone is home, I would use belly bands (with a maxi pad) to ensure he doesn't mark, but I would be slowly trying to get him away from relying on a belly band. |
I'm working on the neutered thing. She's dead set on breeding him because he's the right size and does have some good genes. I clarified with her the other night that she isn't wanting to keep any and I'm holding her to that. She's had too much trouble caring for the one she's got.
Maybe belly bands with the pads in the bathroom would work. I feel sorry for him being cooped up for work, but I really feel sorry for him when he's cooped up for work, a hair appointment, and then dinner with the parents... Again not every day, but stuff does happen...