Hi, this is the first time I have owned a puppy, or really anyone of my friends or family. I am extremely excited, and a little nervous. I have followed my puppy before he was even born and have done a ton of research and have bugged my breeder on a ton of different issues. One thing she has not really provided is a great gameplan for how to potty train him. I do work from home, but ideally I would like to set up a steady routine where I take him outside in the morning and then the late afternoon/early night. If he needs to go during that time and I happen to be working I have set up a litter box in his crate.
Is this too ambitious of a plan considering I am sort of giving him mixed signals? He has been litter box trained at his home, and since he was living in Kansas City during peak winter periods he has spent almost no time outside, nor has he ever worn a collar. Additionally, I live on the third floor of an apartment building and I would guess he is far too small to use the steps. If you were in my position, would you start with just letting him use the litter box? Or should I the first day put a collar on him and introduce him to potty outside? Also he is being transported by a puppy ground transportation system, so I would imagine he will be needing to go potty immediately upon meeting him.
Thanks for your help, this has sort of been the question that has given me the most stress
Is this too ambitious of a plan considering I am sort of giving him mixed signals? He has been litter box trained at his home, and since he was living in Kansas City during peak winter periods he has spent almost no time outside, nor has he ever worn a collar. Additionally, I live on the third floor of an apartment building and I would guess he is far too small to use the steps. If you were in my position, would you start with just letting him use the litter box? Or should I the first day put a collar on him and introduce him to potty outside? Also he is being transported by a puppy ground transportation system, so I would imagine he will be needing to go potty immediately upon meeting him.
Thanks for your help, this has sort of been the question that has given me the most stress