| I second Judi W
When you bring a puppy into your home, it's very much like bringing a human baby into your home. If left to his own devices, he will create his own behavior.... and usually that behavior does not jive with what his human counterparts deem as acceptable.
Any moment you are not supervising and molding your pup's behavior, he should be safe from harming the house, or himself.
If you were/are not prepared to take FULL responsibility for this puppy, i.e. constant supervision, socialization, safe haven, and training classes, then I also would suggest you contact the breeder and return the pup.
Puppies can be taught to leave cats alone, they can be taught to chew on appropriate items, and they can be taught to be a joy to live with, but it takes TIME, CONSISTANCY, AND MONEY to accomplish these things, and raise a puppy properly.... if your pup is left to his own devices in the yard, or the basement, you are taking a SOCIAL animal and depriving him of his needs to be a sound minded dog as an adult...... and I have to ask myself, if you don't have the 50 or 60 bucks to attend a training class, what happens when your puppy eats something that is harmful to him.... can you afford an emergency vet bill???????? :(
Elisabeth  |