If a puppy is the choice, will there be enough free time in my schedule over the next 6 months to a year or more for properly housebreaking and training an active, intelligent youngster?
Cardis are dogs that do require time and training to ensure they grow up into well behaved adults. Puppies of ALL breeds normally do not gain voluntary bladder and bowel control before the age of 16 weeks and smaller dogs may take longer. Crate training and arranging for someone to periodically take the puppy out during the day for relief is a must. Just like any small child, unattended puppies can also get into a lot of trouble, so someone will have to take the time to make sure a puppy learns what is appropriate behavior. Crate training, just like using a playpen for a toddler, is a useful way to temporarily confine a puppy in a safe area, help it to remember bladder control and give it a place to nap, but a crate should never be used as an extended-time puppy parking place. Just like human children, puppies need physical contact and regular guidance to become good adults. Check with local obedience schools to see if they offer puppy training classes. This is a great way to get a goo
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