Ok, I'm just wondering what some of you guys would do (or have done). My Vet told me not to start taking Jasper outside to potty train until after all of his vaccines have been completed which will be at least when he 4 months old. Jasper is deathly afraid of his kenel, so crate training is out of the question, but only seems effective if I can take him out anyway (I'll be starting another thread about the kenel).
We have been puppy pad training, and he's actually responding quite well. He's not pooping on it, but he pees on it nearly every time, because he loves the praise and the treat that follows. He even perks up when I say "gotta pee pee on the puppy pad" I guess because he associates it with the rewards.
Not that I'm not happy with that. I am. He is only 9 wks old and I was prepared for some trouble, since the chihuahua I had 5 years ago had no interest in potty training. So I am very proud of how intelligent he is and how much he
wants to learn. However, I would love to start training him to go outside as soon as possible, I'm worried about the transition to outdoors, plus, I know he would love the sun, and our weather is mild here usually no lower than 50 for a low during this time of year.
I would be nervous to take him out in the rain until he older because I wouldn't want to risk kennel cough or strep or pneumonia, but I'm not even sure if that is being to precautious. We live in an apt so I would only be taking him out on the leash to do his business and right back in for the most part. But if he is to vulnerable to illness I will take the vet's advice and wait.
His health is my first priority obviously. Opinions are requested and appreciated!