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how did you train your puppy?

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Latest post on 21 April 2011 - 15:34

i need advice please. and, if you live in an apartment - or has a house dog - where does he/she go during the day whilst you're at work/play? tia

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Latest post on 22 April 2011 - 03:23
oh dear. If you live in an apt and are thinking of getting a puppy, and work all day, then.....don't :(. Dogs are very sociable animals and a puppy who is not already toilet trained will have a tough time with no one around to help him and keep him company. There s also the behavour aspect. He will be lonely and will most c ertainly get into trouble when left alone. I would suggest an older cat if you want company, one who is used to being alone or better yet 2 cats :)
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Latest post on 21 April 2011 - 20:50
Ideally, there is someone available to take puppy out at regular intervals (after water, after eating, after playing, after 2 hours). There are puppy mats available where puppy learns to go indoors in one spot - not my cup of tea training a dog that it is acceptable to "go" indoors at any stage of develeopment. The former is the best and IMHO the only responsible way to housetrain a dog. If the dog can't be looked after properly perhaps it should be rehomed where someone can look after it properly. It's not a toy it's a living creature. Just imagine if our our supervisors told us we couldn't go to the toilet in business hours.
 
 

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