ok im 13 and my family might get a small indoor dog soon i have never had a small indoor dog before, so can you please tell me what your favorite potty trainning method is? because i am confused


lindsay

Confused about what? Potty training? First, don't worry about the potty training yet. Figure out what breed you would like. And who says you have to potty train? If you rescue a dog from the shelter, there's a possibility you may never even have to tackle that! Have you had a dog before?

Yeah i have i have a dog now but him and my dad might move. That is true i might get a shelter dog.What is your favorite breed of small dog?

First of all, slow down just a little bit. Your dad and dog moving out, plus a new dog on top of it could be a little overwhelming. For you and a new dog. I suggest waiting a little bit. Take a month or two to slow down and do a lot of research, especially if you're going to be the main caretaker for a new dog. First, find out what you are looking for in a dog. Small, little exercise, cat friendly...? All of that. Then figure out what you need. If you have any questions, there's a lot of people here to answer them. Just make sure you won't have too much on your plate at once. Dogs are excellent at reading other people's emotions. If the dog thinks you're stressed, that dog will be too!

That is true ill probly wait til next spring at least.that is true dogs are really good at that.
I do have one question right now i have a cat i love to death her name is C.B i give her so much love and care that if i get a puppy she might feel unwanted or unloved should i wait til she dies witch i hope is in a long time. could you please give your opinion?

Was your cat fine with your other dog? If you rescue a dog you can always ask for a dog that is good with cats. That way the dog won't stress the kitty out too much. And as long as you give both animals attention, there's no reason why your cat won't feel unloved.

yeah she was just fine with my other dog Lucky.Ya i might rescue a dog. i could do that.

I also recommend the wait period. If you are the only person taking care of a dog you forgot that you have to go to school. For a person your age to take care of a dog and go to school is not an easy thing to do. A dog is more dependent on a person then a cat is.

that is true im going to wait and try to get the puppy maybe in the begining of the summer next year if i can.