monkey10262
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Hey guys! I'm picking my puppy in a few days and I would really like to do this without a crate. The breeder is sending a porter so I have one available if I change my mind. Although I don't know how long he'll fit in it. What I plan to do is keep a journal for the first day or two so I can learn his schedule. I have a big basket I'm going to put a blanket in and keep right by my bed for him to sleep in and I have a one year old who still wakes up twice a night to eat so those middle of the night potty breaks won't be any trouble! lol
My question is for when I have to leave the house, mainly for Church and to go grocery shopping. I think I'll probably put him in my son's playpen. I'll get a waterproof cover and put a sheet on the bottom. Or I could always put him in the kitchen.. Anyways, should I put paper or puppy pads down? Will this just teach him that it's okay to potty in the house? Am I crazy for wanting to do this without a crate?
My question is for when I have to leave the house, mainly for Church and to go grocery shopping. I think I'll probably put him in my son's playpen. I'll get a waterproof cover and put a sheet on the bottom. Or I could always put him in the kitchen.. Anyways, should I put paper or puppy pads down? Will this just teach him that it's okay to potty in the house? Am I crazy for wanting to do this without a crate?