Re: New dog owner--need advice

CrazyDaisy · ‎03-20-2010

The quality of the food will effect the volume of each "potty" not necessarily the frequency. As others have stated , look for a 5 star brand. While I am house breaking him I would be less concerned about the frequency just be happy he is going outside. Highly recommend using a crate also train him as if he was a puppy.

Congrats with your new pet, enjoy every moment

Someday, when scientists discover the center of the Universe....some people will be disappointed it is not them.

egeria · ‎10-09-2010

Thank you, CrazyDaisy!

chickenbutt · ‎03-09-2010

I, too, have always heard that better quality, more nutrient-rich, food will create less waste.

We use Wellness dry dog food. It is a bit spendy at PetSmart (around $60, plus tax, for a 30# bag), but I've been getting mind on AD now from Amazon and paying almost $20 less per month. That's a big difference!

Obviously, for a small dog like yours (ours is a 90# plus Golden Retriever) you don't need to buy as much so it will cost considerably less for any good quality food.

Oh, BTW, he goes twice a day (once either before or after breakfast and once around dinner time). As an adult dog, I think that's probably pretty normal.

egeria · ‎10-09-2010

Thanks, chickenbutt!

Tinkrbl44 · ‎08-23-2010

If you are new to dogs and haven't already done so, do a search on Ebay for DOGS FOR DUMMIES .... you can get it with free shipping for about 4 bucks ......

CATS FOR DUMMIES is very good, too. ${#emotions_dlg.thumbup1}$

egeria · ‎10-09-2010

LOL, Tinkkrbl44; we think alike. I bought both books months ago! Thanks for the thought.

NeNe1010 · ‎03-26-2010

You may have also considered this but if not, you need to buy a good enzyme based cleaner for any accidents she has and I would also recommend a black light. A dog' s sense of smell is very superior to ours and unless you totally eliminate the smell, it will be a signal to her to go there again. The black light is not very expensive and will reveal any accidents not visible to the naked eye. Good Luck and Congratulations!

egeria · ‎10-09-2010

Thank you, NeNe1010. I would never have thought of a black light.

NeNe1010 · ‎03-26-2010

On 9/5/2014 egeria said: Thank you, NeNe1010. I would never have thought of a black light.

Your are welcome! Also, the most important thing is patience, lol. Every time I was ready to throw up my hands & thought they would never get it, they finally would.