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Originally Posted by lynzy420  My pups have their own bedroom, I've taken the door off the hinges and purchased a very nice stylish wooden gate that opens and closes, the room is decorated with their beds etc...they have a basket of toys and at one end of the room is their litter boxes, and I use washable peepads from tbumpkins in them.
This room also has a radio. I am willing to bet if you spend 2 days with this pup 24/7 tethered or just always by your side and put him on the peepads every single time with high praise, your pup will be well trained, continued practice will bring it to perfection. I've done this with all 3 of mine and have never had a problem. Yes they have accidents now and then but I've installed vinyl flooring in their room for this purpose as well.
You may even consider getting a brother or sister for your pup...they really do keep eachother occupied and company...
I personally don't see a problem, under the right circumstances leaving a completely healthy pup alone for a work shift...however; I do think 13 weeks is a bit young, personally.
Eventually your pup will become accustomed to your schedule. The key to this is keep a ROUTINE. Duplicate that routine every single day for a couple weeks and I'm sure he will adjust.
As for the food/eating part of this. How much does this pup weigh? Are you feeding him the same food he came with? I would select a good healthy food and stick with it. Put some chicken broth, grated parm on it etc. Make absolutely sure there is NOTHING wrong with this pups present health.
Now if YOU don't have a spare room for this pup, get yourself an xpen, a good size one and make a "room" for him somewhere in the house and let him have his space while your gone, its just too long to be locked in a kennel, I think you will find a happier better adjusted pup when you come home each day.....Good luck and keep us posted! |
I agree it is a long time for him to be locked in a crate. There is wonderful xpens out there. Iris makes a 4 panel one that is great. I added 2 extra panels on it.
I am curious how much your pup weighs. Usually you would feed them three times a day or leave food out all day. A puppy 13 weeks can not hold their bladder that long either