The biggest problem I see is the fact that you let him have the run of the house and free feed. Most puppies when trying to housetrain need to be restricted to a small area. they also need to be taken out very often. You can't just turn a puppy loose and expect him to obey. also if you scold him after the fact he probably wonders what he is being scolded for. since you have cats and a bunny maybe you can train your pup to use the litter box? Sheila
_____ From: [email protected] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Martin Walker Sent: Saturday, December 09, 2006 6:57 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [Chihuahuas] Re: Just bought a 1ld 3 oz 11 week old Chi female how often do I feed? I dont know how you plan on raising your Chi. I let mine run around the house. Bought him at 5 months and he was my first pet. Now i also have a 10 week old cat and 2 bunnies running around freely. They all get along great and play with each other. I keep their food out 24/7. If i see it getting low i just refill it. That way whenever they get hungry they can go eat. Especially when im not home, it makes it easier so the animals fdont have to wait to eat. Now as far as the housebreaking im unlucky. He still poops all over the house and hav ehad him for a month and a half. I use the puppy pads but he doesnt. I scold him everytime he popps or pees in the wrong spot then bring him to his puppy pad to tell him that is where he is supposed to potty. So if you conquer the housebreaking part, let me know Martin --- In [EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:Chihuahuas%40yahoogroups.com> ups.com, "babcocksheila" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > The breeder said 3x. The Vet said 4x. I mix 1 tsp wet with 2 tsp dry > puppy. I work 8 hours but now go home for lunch. I've been picking up > food when I gone but leave water. Should I leave dry food? I also have > a 7lb male Chi and 2 12ld cats. There on free food. Puppy wants to rule > and playfully chases them all. When can I leave her for the 8 hours > (once trained)since she has companions. What about housebreaking? I > live in a Condo on the 28th floor so I need to continue paper potty. > Right now she confined in bathroom with open crate, and puppy gate. >
