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Harley2009 · 02-10-2009, 04:43 PM

I will get my new Yorkie puppy( 3 months old) thursday and since i've never had a dog before, I was wondering what would be the best thing to do when we are out of the house if we should always put him in his crib since he's not potty train or anything? and if so for how long? (lets say were working for the day) would that be too long?

thx

WoodyMorgan · 02-10-2009, 04:50 PM

Hi Harley! I'm certainly no expert since my 4 & 6 yr olds still have accidents, but I would certainly contain him for a few reasons . . . 1- chewing, I have lost many a pair of shoes. 2- accidents, if you have him in a crate, use a portion of a 12pk of pop case to fill up some of the extra space. The more room they have, the more likely to potty and poo in the crate. If you are planning on using potty pads (never worked with mine) make sure he has a bed in an enclosed area with food, water, toys etc. with his pad off to one side. If you have a neighbor you trust that is home during the day, see if they will check on him a couple times while you're at work. 3- If you will be at work during the day, this is such a new environment which can be scary all on it's own, just to keep him comfortable may help from future anxeity issues. Hope this helps!

Harley2009 · 02-10-2009, 04:55 PM

thanks for your help

Denise

02-10-2009, 04:43 PM	#1
Harley2009 Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: New Brunswick Posts: 14	Crib I will get my new Yorkie puppy( 3 months old) thursday and since i've never had a dog before, I was wondering what would be the best thing to do when we are out of the house if we should always put him in his crib since he's not potty train or anything? and if so for how long? (lets say were working for the day) would that be too long? thx

02-10-2009, 04:50 PM	#2
WoodyMorgan Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: St Francis, MN Posts: 66	Crate training Hi Harley! I'm certainly no expert since my 4 & 6 yr olds still have accidents, but I would certainly contain him for a few reasons . . . 1- chewing, I have lost many a pair of shoes. 2- accidents, if you have him in a crate, use a portion of a 12pk of pop case to fill up some of the extra space. The more room they have, the more likely to potty and poo in the crate. If you are planning on using potty pads (never worked with mine) make sure he has a bed in an enclosed area with food, water, toys etc. with his pad off to one side. If you have a neighbor you trust that is home during the day, see if they will check on him a couple times while you're at work. 3- If you will be at work during the day, this is such a new environment which can be scary all on it's own, just to keep him comfortable may help from future anxeity issues. Hope this helps!

02-10-2009, 04:55 PM	#3
Harley2009 Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: New Brunswick Posts: 14	thanks for your help Denise