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Footballguy
I'm getting a French bulldog puppy. I never really had a dog growing up and I'm worried I'll screw the little guy up. But people my age have middle schoolers, so I should be able to do this. What do I need to know about dog ownership? Explain it to me like I'm a drunk kindergartner with a learning disability who is strung out on heroin.
I work 8-5, but I'm home for lunch 99% of the time. I've heard to potty train you lock them in a crate all day. Is that humane? Will he be cool going out in the morning, lunchtime, and when I get home? I guess I lock him up at night too? That sounds awful. What about the day or so a month I can't get home for lunch? Do I need to have someone check in on him? How long until he knows not to poop everywhere? I'm picking him up at about 8 weeks old. Is it fair to get this started right away or is he too young to know what's going on?
I think I get the basic idea as far as things to have for him. Food, leash, collar, crate, toys, treats, water/food bowl etc. Is there anything that a dumb person wouldn't know to get for a dog?
How often does he need to go to the vet? When does he need to get fixed? He comes with all his shots and a checkup. Am I good for a few months? I know kids need shots like every 5 minutes. I'm not trying to Jenny McCarthy this dog or anything.
How long until I choose the dog over a stranger?
I work 8-5, but I'm home for lunch 99% of the time. I've heard to potty train you lock them in a crate all day. Is that humane? Will he be cool going out in the morning, lunchtime, and when I get home? I guess I lock him up at night too? That sounds awful. What about the day or so a month I can't get home for lunch? Do I need to have someone check in on him? How long until he knows not to poop everywhere? I'm picking him up at about 8 weeks old. Is it fair to get this started right away or is he too young to know what's going on?
I think I get the basic idea as far as things to have for him. Food, leash, collar, crate, toys, treats, water/food bowl etc. Is there anything that a dumb person wouldn't know to get for a dog?
How often does he need to go to the vet? When does he need to get fixed? He comes with all his shots and a checkup. Am I good for a few months? I know kids need shots like every 5 minutes. I'm not trying to Jenny McCarthy this dog or anything.
How long until I choose the dog over a stranger?