My little lyra is coming home in 8-10 weeks. I am still playing with a few middle names. But she will definitely have a middle name, i think most people here have full names for their little ones.
1. I do not think it will confuse him, I know multiple that have their dogs pee pad/grass trained, most likely the puppy will just identify with the pee pad and go when he sees it once trained.
2. I would not cut off water, the puppy will still have to go even if you with-hold it.
3. Puppies will decide when they need to sleep. BUT if you dont want him up to play multiple times a night, in my experience i would keep him up 2 hours before bedtime without letting him get too much nap time to wear him out.
4. Not positive about a brush, ive been looking on here for that too.
Thanks for the idea Mandiesmom.