I use the same advise my momma gave me when I was pregnant with my daughter...."Nobody knows how to raise you child but you" go with your gut. We live in the country and have a ton of land for our puppy to play on. I have loved this site and totally take a lot of what is said to heart but really, just use your best judgement. My puppy is 9wks old and i have had her for a week. While some of you will gasp at this she is totally housebroke and goes to the door to be let out in the yard. I honestly think that if I did not start this from day 1 she would not be house broke and it would have been harder. I am a stay at home mom so that helped too but she also has been to the groomer and she has been by my side the whole time. And has a clean bill of health and is fat and happy as ever. Playing in the yard makes her sleepy and is good for her to run and play with our other dog. (blue heeler) so you know that she gets a work out trying to keep up with him. Follow your gut. But that is just my opinion. :-) and I am sure most will not like it. oh well |