Those of you in San Diego may have heard about the three pet stores getting raided and all of the animals being taken to the Humane Society. Well last night I saw on the news that they were doing huge adoption event for all the puppies in San Diego. I have wanted a poddle for awhile so went down. I ended up with a 7 month old poddle mix. She is very white so my guess is that she is a Maltese or Biscon mix. She seems a little short in the legs, thicker in the chest and her snout is not as thin as I think a pure poddle would be. Any way I don't care about that I just wanted a dog that wouldn't shed.
Now for my question...I would like as much advice as people want to give. I have mostly taken in grown dogs of one small puppy, never a 7 month old pup. A young pup is like a blank slate and an older dog is already trained, but this girl lived in a store then the H/S and probably a puppy mill before that. How do I train her? Should I go slow? Start with potty training only or sit and stay at the same time. We take her outside often and give her a treat when she pees. Is that right????? How long should it take her to get used to living in a house? I don't have a doggy door Too many critters would come in) but will when I move. Is this a good idea (the doggy door) I feel really dumb right now and don't want to screw up.
Now for my question...I would like as much advice as people want to give. I have mostly taken in grown dogs of one small puppy, never a 7 month old pup. A young pup is like a blank slate and an older dog is already trained, but this girl lived in a store then the H/S and probably a puppy mill before that. How do I train her? Should I go slow? Start with potty training only or sit and stay at the same time. We take her outside often and give her a treat when she pees. Is that right????? How long should it take her to get used to living in a house? I don't have a doggy door Too many critters would come in) but will when I move. Is this a good idea (the doggy door) I feel really dumb right now and don't want to screw up.