| New owners
We just got Cecil about a month ago. He is 5 months old. Was neutered before we got him. Hes been a great dog for our family (we have two children 9 and 4). we love having him here. We have two questions as first time dog owners that we arent sure how to handle.
First, he HATES his cage and pees in it no matter the amount of time hes in it. He's only in there when we go to work and I come home on my lunch to let him out. hes never in the cage more then 8-12:30 before getting out (and thats stretching it because usually my boyfriend leaves the house after I do around 9). and I am home by 3 for the day. He doesnt spend a tremedous time in there. But when he is in there whether it be for ten minutes or four hours he pees. We always take him out right before we put him in. Also, when we try putting him in the cage he fights us completly. We have tried treats, he has blankets in there and his bone. Any suggestions?
Second, the nipping... any suggestions on how to stop it? he NEVER does it to be mean... its always playful but we dont want him to get in the habbit of it... any suggestions? I know he is teething, we are finding teeth around the house. After he's done teething will the nipping just stop or is there something we should try?
Thanks to anyone that helps!  |