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From:Windom, Mn. Cottonwood
Registered: Aug 2003

posted 08-28-2003 06:11 PM         

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I am the owner of a 7 month Shitzu-Poo. I am 57 years of age and my husband 59. My husband is retired so is home with Willie most of the time. We were told he would be 10-12 lbs. full grown. He is now approximately 15 lbs. We thought he wouldn't be a "yipper" but he is somewhat...when he wants to play mainly. He is very energetic, not much of a lap dog. He is having a problem getting the idea of "pooping" outside. He has urination outside down, but seems to think it is ok to "poop" in the house. I have made arrangements for him to go to dog obedience school for 4 weeks in September. Icould use some encouragement from other Shitzu-Poo owners. Willie is very demanding of our time and attention. However, he does not shed and that was important to me.
Thanks.

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From:Houston, TX USA
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posted 08-29-2003 07:34 AM         

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Hi! I can't really give you any advice about the pooping, but...

If it makes you feel any better, I was told that Baxter my maltepoo would be 6-8 pounds at most. He is now almost 12 pounds at 10 months! You just can never tell with these mixed breeds.

Also - I think he will probably calm down a lot in the coming months. My 7 month old Graysie is a wild thing right now, but Baxter has really mellowed lately.

Good luck!

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From:Windom, Mn. Cottonwood
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posted 08-29-2003 11:15 AM         

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Thanks for your encouragement. I noticed I made a typo and Willie is 15#s not 25, so things could be worse.

Thanks again.

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posted 08-30-2003 08:34 AM         

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Since he is 7 months old and a small breed he shouldn't get much larger. Be thankful he has the peeing outside down pat. Cleaning up poop is much easier than pee unless it's diarrhea, yuck! Try to figure out when he goes and try to get him out at these times. My 2 tend to poop at the same times everyday. He is just a puppy still and should calm down some after awhile as far as the energy thing goes. Although, I have heard males tend to act like puppies longer than females do. I'm not sure how true this is. Try to play with him some and get him tired out then he may be more apt to sit on your lap. The dog obedience should help him too. Good luck!

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From:Tennessee, USA
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posted 08-31-2003 06:23 AM            

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Some dogs it jstu takes longer to get the hang of potty training. My little maltese is almost 6 months old and has quite frequent accidents. And I have to say, with mixed breeds you never know what you're going to get. I think the obedience class will work. Have fun with your pooch! And good luck!

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posted 08-31-2003 12:03 PM         

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As Lacey said, playing with him outside maybe an hour after feeding. That works for me. I throw the ball around for awhile and the activity seems to get my boys system going. King of like coffee. He gets all excited and ends up going no. 2.

Lacey: It seems that boys of all kind human included mature slower that females. LOL

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