Is purebred better than mixed?
No, unless you plan on showing. A good dog is still good if even the parents are unknown. Love a dog for who it is and not for its history. Training What is the difference in training a male and a female? When puppies, there is no difference. When males hit puberty and mark inside, reintroduce your original potty training. If you are firm they will have the idea in a day or two. Beware: I have seen a female mark. Are puppy pads a good training tool? No. Once you tell a Shih Tzu it is okay to pee on the floor of your home you have lost. Do not expect it to be easy to correct. Can I litter box train my dog? Yes. Use the same method for going outside. Take him to the litter box instead. PS.. watch to be sure he does not eat his poop. Why does my puppy eat his waste; how do I stop him? It is there; it is a behavior problem. Take him potty on his leash and when he goes move back, barely out of reach, and wait. When he moves to the poop give him a quick, short, hard tug (don’t hurt him) and
