I have a 10 wk old lab pup which for the last 2 weeks has stayed inside in a crate while I'm working. My schedule is very flexible but there are times where I may not make it back for 5-6 hours to let him out. He has peed in his crate a few times, that I know of and I do not want that to be a habit. So I have a few other options, but I was trying to avoid putting him outside so early while were still having some 30 degree days (which may not be that cold to dogs anyways).
So here are some options and Id appreciate the feedback.
I have a enclosed shop brick walled that has about an 8x10 area where the cement is lower than the rest of the shop, where I could put him in a chain link pen but would not be the easiest to spray off, unless I did some work.
On the outside of the shop there about 8x12 that is a covered with 2 sides open to our yard, which is also cement and would spray off real easy. And I would do the same and put an appropriate size chain link pen for him to stay in.
There are also areas of the yard I could place him in where he could get sun/shade, but still be in the chain link pen. but would not be on cement.
ORRRR keep him inside and hopefully he starts holding it longer? I hate to do that but I also do not want him barking all day since we have close by neighbors. He has done pretty well at night, but I'm still getting up once a night to let him out to pee, which I'm ok with but not sure if thats bad or good thing to make habit of.
Also, after he comes back from training he will be an outside dog, as of right now unless my wife has a change of heart and thinks she can handle a large dog inside. (I've always had outside dogs so it doesnt bother me one bit)
So here are some options and Id appreciate the feedback.
I have a enclosed shop brick walled that has about an 8x10 area where the cement is lower than the rest of the shop, where I could put him in a chain link pen but would not be the easiest to spray off, unless I did some work.
On the outside of the shop there about 8x12 that is a covered with 2 sides open to our yard, which is also cement and would spray off real easy. And I would do the same and put an appropriate size chain link pen for him to stay in.
There are also areas of the yard I could place him in where he could get sun/shade, but still be in the chain link pen. but would not be on cement.
ORRRR keep him inside and hopefully he starts holding it longer? I hate to do that but I also do not want him barking all day since we have close by neighbors. He has done pretty well at night, but I'm still getting up once a night to let him out to pee, which I'm ok with but not sure if thats bad or good thing to make habit of.
Also, after he comes back from training he will be an outside dog, as of right now unless my wife has a change of heart and thinks she can handle a large dog inside. (I've always had outside dogs so it doesnt bother me one bit)
