31/2 Month Shih-Poo training

Roxy&BuffysMommy · New member Joined: 30 Apr 2004 Posts: 3

Hello!
I'm new here. I have a 31/2 month old shih-poo named Roxy. I am totally IN LOVE!!But I am in need of some advice as far as potty training. She is fully potty trained with her potty pads. But the stench of the pads is overwhelming. She's too little to leave outside (she'll fit through our gates and fall down our hill) What are your suggestions? i need to know where to finalize her training. We dont want her to go in our room because of the smell. But shes too little for outside. What do you do with your pets?
Thanks in advance! Question

puttin510 · Super Senior Member Plus Joined: 19 Mar 2004 Posts: 2748

Outside is best. Why not put up some chicken coup fencing over your other fence until she grows. That way she can't fall thru.

Trixiepoo · Member Joined: 12 Apr 2004 Posts: 292

I agree fencing off a small area is best then just put a used potty pad outside and she will pretty much figure it out from there

PooGirl13 · Senior Member Joined: 19 Mar 2004 Posts: 677

I agree with the previous suggestions ~ some sort of netting should work okay along your existing gates and she won't get through Very Happy

Roxy&BuffysMommy · New member Joined: 30 Apr 2004 Posts: 3

Thank you so much for your fast responses. However, the way my backyard is set up, the fences aren't the biggest problem. Our backyard slopes down and has a very steep hill that leads to a street. It would be impossible to fence that off. I also have a pool that isnt fenced off and our family owns an electrical company so we have supllies and work containers back there too which could potentially be hazardous for her. Im so confused!! But thanks again. Very Happy

Roxy&BuffysMommy · New member Joined: 30 Apr 2004 Posts: 3

Oh...also, she's about 5/12 pounds right now, and everyone keeps saying she'll only get to be about 8lbs. at the max, so she'll never be that big.

MyBabyShihPoo · Posted: Sat May 01, 2004 1:09 am Post subject:

Roxy & Buffy's Mommy~

Another option would be that you could buy one (or two to give her more room) of those dog play/exercise pens. The vast majority of the pens are suitable for outdoor use as well as indoor use, but the metal (as opposed to plastic) ones would probably be better if you plan to keep it outside all the time.

Here is a link to see what I am speaking of:
http://www.petco.com/product_info.asp?familyid=11368&sku=1576412530&tab=1&dept_id=4591&c1=303&c2=4591&c3=&ct1=Travel+%26+Outdoors&ct2=Exercise+Pens%2FPet+Yards&ct3=

Hope you find something that works! Very Happy

MyBabyShihPoo · Posted: Sat May 01, 2004 1:12 am Post subject:

Ooops, I just now noticed that you are new to the board...WELCOME, glad you stopped by!!! Very Happy

PooGirl13 · Senior Member Joined: 19 Mar 2004 Posts: 677

Silly me........ d'oh!

Where are my manners! Yes, welcome to the forum!!!! Drool

ilovemaltipoos · Posted: Sat May 01, 2004 2:41 am Post subject:

Welcome to the board ! I agree with all the above !

Kristine · Member Joined: 06 Apr 2004 Posts: 47

If you want to continue indoor training you could try a litter box with dog litter. I use purina medium size litter box with the purina dog litter. It does not smell and the box needs to be changed and washed out about every 2 weeks. You should remove any poop as soon as you see it. If your pup will not get over 8 pounds litter training may be a good permanent option.

You will have to get your pup used to the feel of the litter on her paws and get the pup used to jumping into the litter box. also some pups eat the litter--mine did constantly--using the bitter sprays did not work as he doesnt mind the taste of them. but it never made him sick and he eventually stopped eating it--after about a month. i stayed with the purina dog litter as it is supposed to be non toxic given my pups tendencies to eat it--but there are cheaper litter alterntives out there.

there are dirctions in the purina litter bag about how to transtion from a pad to the litter. i originally thought i would use the pads but i thought the look of a peed on pad was gross thats why i went with the litter--and its less hassle as you dont have to keep changing a pad.

Jennifer · Member Joined: 14 Apr 2004 Posts: 57

Can you use a leash and go on potty walks to a specific area in your yard?? We did this while waiting for our house to be completed ... we were living in an apartment complex at the time!

Jennifer

kindness_001 · Posted: Sat May 15, 2004 2:11 am Post subject:

Welcome, I was thinking of a leash also.

Trixiepoo · Member Joined: 12 Apr 2004 Posts: 292

MyBabyShihPoo · Posted: Sat May 15, 2004 9:27 pm Post subject:

ilovemaltipoos · Posted: Sat May 15, 2004 9:33 pm Post subject:

The growth thing is varied .Some can grow even after 2 years .Some don't .usually after the first yr the growth is complete but that is not necessarialy what will happen .All depends on the gene they pull and does have a little to do with parents size .I would say just wait and see and love them for what they are ...best friends in the world !!!