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JuneBugs Momma · 02-28-2015, 01:03 PM

I have been searching aimlessly for a companion for my JuneBug and finally found a local breeder who had a 3 1/2 yr old retired female. Me and JB went and saw her today and we are now a loving family..almost!

The breeder told me that because she is a "breeder", the dogs have access to outside, but, puppy pads were used for the dogs to relieve themselves as need be. Most breeder with larger programs that allow free access to the home do use this method. I am now trying to figure out how to transfer the new addition to "our" potty environment and schedule.

She came home with us sitting with jb and sharing his large pet bed. No issues and they get along fine. The new addition "QG" is very sensitive, quiet and skittish. She was very close to her breeder and it will take time for her to come around. The breeder told me that she has never crated her dogs (only for transport) and again, leaves them to relieve themselves in the home on puppy pads although they do go outside. My issue is not so much during the day because I am home most days and work part time. When I am at work, they will both be confined in the large kitchen with pee pads. When I am home, pee pads are not put down and JB always goes outside and is on a schedule. My issue is at night time with QG.

The breeder told me that she cannot keep trace of who uses the pee pads at night and who does not so she was no help. I pick up the water at 8pm, last time out is 9pm and he can go all night until 7-8am when I let him out. He is not crated at night and sleeps in his petbed in my bedroom. I have purchased a soft-sided crate thinking that maybe I could use it with QG at night time only. I currently, as I speak, have her in the crate now. She does not bark or whine but she did scratch for a while but has now calmed down and is laying in it. Here are my questions:

How long should I keep her in the crate? Should I keep her in it for an hour and then let her out for an hour then put her back in again? I would like her to get use to it so I can have her sleep in it at night to possibly avoid accidents. JB does not go at night so now my worry is with QG. Also, will she finally follow JB with his potty schedule in due time? Any/all advice is appreciated!

02-28-2015, 01:03 PM	#1
JuneBugs Momma Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Southeastern, PA Posts: 211	New Biewer Adult-The Use of The Crate I have been searching aimlessly for a companion for my JuneBug and finally found a local breeder who had a 3 1/2 yr old retired female. Me and JB went and saw her today and we are now a loving family..almost! The breeder told me that because she is a "breeder", the dogs have access to outside, but, puppy pads were used for the dogs to relieve themselves as need be. Most breeder with larger programs that allow free access to the home do use this method. I am now trying to figure out how to transfer the new addition to "our" potty environment and schedule. She came home with us sitting with jb and sharing his large pet bed. No issues and they get along fine. The new addition "QG" is very sensitive, quiet and skittish. She was very close to her breeder and it will take time for her to come around. The breeder told me that she has never crated her dogs (only for transport) and again, leaves them to relieve themselves in the home on puppy pads although they do go outside. My issue is not so much during the day because I am home most days and work part time. When I am at work, they will both be confined in the large kitchen with pee pads. When I am home, pee pads are not put down and JB always goes outside and is on a schedule. My issue is at night time with QG. The breeder told me that she cannot keep trace of who uses the pee pads at night and who does not so she was no help. I pick up the water at 8pm, last time out is 9pm and he can go all night until 7-8am when I let him out. He is not crated at night and sleeps in his petbed in my bedroom. I have purchased a soft-sided crate thinking that maybe I could use it with QG at night time only. I currently, as I speak, have her in the crate now. She does not bark or whine but she did scratch for a while but has now calmed down and is laying in it. Here are my questions: How long should I keep her in the crate? Should I keep her in it for an hour and then let her out for an hour then put her back in again? I would like her to get use to it so I can have her sleep in it at night to possibly avoid accidents. JB does not go at night so now my worry is with QG. Also, will she finally follow JB with his potty schedule in due time? Any/all advice is appreciated! __________________ JUNEBUG CARRIBEAN QUEEN OF EDGEWOOD