5 month old Pomeranian. Pen? Okay? 10 POINTS BEST ANSWER!?

Question

I am trying to get a five month old Pomeranian. But, I have some concerns.

First off, I will tell you that I am a responsible pet owner that will care for the puppy 150%. So please, don't go ranting about how bad my idea is to get a puppy if that's your opinion. Thank you.

My question(s):

1. Three days a week I will be in school 7 hours a day. Is it okay if I leave the puppy in a crate during that time? If I feed him when I get up and before I put him in take him out to eliminate? I want to crate train so will this be wise? Will he be okay until I get home and take him out to eliminate and play with him a ton? I want to be 100% sure I am doing the right thing.

2. If I got him directly after school on a Friday, immediately started getting him into a feeding schedule, and started potty training him throughout the weekend then went to school on Monday would it be fine if a parent were home with him just to take him out to eliminate? Or would that be asking too much of them? Because they could leave him in the crate for half the time to help train him. They'd just have to take him out for like three hours until I got home to take over. Would this be an okay thing to ask of my parents? Or would it be too much and they would say no?

3. How long should I be responsible and good (I am already, but I mean good so they see how much more responsible they think I am...) until I ask them to get the dog? I found him in the classifieds from a breeder and don't want him to be sold. (There are like 10 of them waiting to be adopted and I love all ten of them [only adopting one]...so don't nag me on that detail, Please!)

Thank you so much for answering my questions!!

10 POINTS BEST ANSWER!!!!!!

Answer 1

We meet again!

I got my pom when she was 8 weeks old and took a week off of work to spend one-on-one time with her and to train her. It wasn't until I was at home with her that i realized I shouldn't get her accustomed to me always being around, if I won't be the following week. That's when I started the crate training. It is true that you can't leave a puppy in a crate for 8 hours. It's not good to leave any dog in a crate for more than 5 hours and the younger the dog is, the less time it should be crated. A puppy needs to pee and run around. Instead you may have to invest in a baby gate or large dog pen to keep the puppy in a secure area.  If you do decide to crate train or do the fenced off area, you should leave the puppy in there when you are at home so it knows that it's not a negative place because every time it goes in there, you leave.

I leave my pom puppy alone for 8 hours when i'm at work and I have yet to have any issues. It does hinder the house training but there's nothing I can do until her bladder becomes mature enough to hold it the full 8 hours. I leave out puppy pads and she uses those when I'm gone. If you do crate, limit the food and water intake while in it to prevent accidents.

If you are able to get your parents to let your puppy out to pee that would be great! Getting them to play with your pup while you're not at home would be nice also. It isn't crucial that they do, but it would help keep your room, or where ever you set up your puppy's area, clean. My mom doesn't help me at all with my puppy except to purchase food if she's out shopping.  If I leave the house to run an errand I still pen her up and close my bedroom door. She's so quiet my mom would believe i had taken the dog with me! I personally don't want anyone to be in charge of my puppy without my supervision, unless they follow how I want to train her. They need to be on the same page. If you don't want your pup eatting table scraps, they need to respect your wishes. You'd be surprised how quick someone can teach your dog a bad habit.

---How big do they get?

When I got my pom puppy, the breeder said you tell how big the puppy will get by how much they weigh. She was even able to show me a table that went by the puppy's age and the estimate weight and size when she was full grown. Pomeranians should grow to be 3-7 pounds when they are full grown but then if you over feed your pup she could become more heavy set. Keep in mind there is no such breed as a minature or teacup pomeranian, and you don't want one either because they tend to have more health issues.

I think it's a great idea to get one!! You're only going to school 3 days a week, i go to work/school 5 days a week! So don't feel guiltly about leaving the pup. Be prepared to crate that first night though, and waking up early those first few mornings. Your puppy will miss it's littermates and it's mom. My pom was fine at night by the end of the first week at her new home. Those first 2 days you've got to spend with her start with the area and/or crating and leaving the pup alone for longer and longer amounts of time until it's okay with being alone. It won't take over a weekend, but don't come to comfort every whine or bark. Instead come back in the room when your pup is quiet. If the pup thinks you'll come to it when called, it might stay barking or whining all day until you come back.

the only thing you can really do to persude your parents to get it, is your word you will be the primary, dog walker, pooper scooper, mess cleaner and food shopper for your new pup!!  

Answer 2

A puppy may not be the best choice for you at the moment...

1. You will be at school for 7 hours...and you want to lock the dog up in the crate for that long. Why?? Do you have a yard?? The dog will be five months. It should be free to wander the back yard while you are gone..he will be very lonely not to mention bored as well. If you want to crate train, you don't have to put him in the crate all day..

2. Since the dog is five months, he should have a fair idea of going outside for the toilet. You will just have to lead him out side, wait and then praise. Simple You shouldn't have a problem.

3. Try being really responsible for 1 or 2 weeks, then ask and see what happens. But it is your parents rule if they say no.

Poms grow to be  23cm to 30cm, 2kg to 3kg

Answer 3

A five month old puppy should be crated for no more than 5 hours at the absolute most, and that is really pushing it! I didn't crate my pup more than 4 hours without at least a quick bathroom break until he was about 8 or 9 months.

Answer 4

Well if you are going to be in school and no one will be able to walk the dog during the day, you should really consider adopting an older dog.  Many of the dogs are even already housebroken.  I would look into an older dog, it may be much more suitable for you

Answer 5

if you're parents will help you with taking him out.  you could try it.  but will you have time for puppy and your school work too?

most poms weight in around ten pounds and about 12 inches tall.

Answer 6

I first would have to question why the breeder has 10 puppies that are 5 months in age. Reputable breeders will advertise before the litter is even born so they can properly check out the people that are interested in the puppies. Often breeders have a waiting list of people wanting the dogs. All healthy puppies should have gone to new homes starting at the age of 8 weeks (2 months). I would also expect a reputable breeder to have worked in the house breaking of the pet since it is 5 months of age. Please rethink the conditions of the breeders house and think about all that I have already addressed.  With all of this said I would have to question the breeder and the actual health of the puppy. I would have it check by a vet ASAP.

Then, I would recommend that you get your parents permission to get the puppy and bring it into their house. If they are in agreement then you could explain that you would like to be the responsible owner of the puppy and tell them how you would take care of it. If they are accepting of you owning a puppy then they would probably be willing to help you house break the dog. (I have crate trained before) You should establish a set feeding and potty routine for the puppy. This will make training easier. On top of that I would ask your parents if they could start off by doing 2 potty breaks while you are in school. Once the puppy gets the hang of the routine then they will be able to cut it down to 1 potty break.

The crate does need to be sectioned off for a while so the dog can't just go potty in one corner. Most animals will not go if they have to lay in it. The crate will end up being the dogs special place and will enjoy being in it when the door is open and you are home. I do hope that you give the puppy several different toys to play with while it is in the crate.  As a reminder think of how you would feel being in a crate for 7+ hours a day. You may want to wait next school break to find another puppy that you could have more time to housebreak and help in the adjustment period.