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My husband and I will be picking up our new soft coated wheaten terrier puppy after he turns 8 weeks, which will be in about a month. We are in the process of making sure we are ready for him!
Our main concern is our lack of a yard. We live in a 4th floor condo in the city. How should we handle this when it comes to house training? Everything I've read says to pick up the puppy and take him outside QUICKLY as soon as he starts sniffing. But we will have to go down an elevator, through a lobby and about half a block away to the grassy area. We do have a balcony that I considered putting a pee pad on until he can hold it longer, but we do not want him to think he can relieve himself there once he is older.
My husband works from home so the puppy won't be alone, but he does still need to work and won't be able to watch the puppy all day. Should we get a pen for him, lined with something absorbent, or should we just go straight to crating him all day (with potty breaks)?
Also, how much exercise should I plan for? Everything I can find just says 'adequate'. Does anyone have experience with wheatens and have a recommendation? Once he is older, we plan to take him running with us. Would that be enough?
Thank you for any advice you can give! We're first time dog owners and want to make sure we do this right.
Our main concern is our lack of a yard. We live in a 4th floor condo in the city. How should we handle this when it comes to house training? Everything I've read says to pick up the puppy and take him outside QUICKLY as soon as he starts sniffing. But we will have to go down an elevator, through a lobby and about half a block away to the grassy area. We do have a balcony that I considered putting a pee pad on until he can hold it longer, but we do not want him to think he can relieve himself there once he is older.
My husband works from home so the puppy won't be alone, but he does still need to work and won't be able to watch the puppy all day. Should we get a pen for him, lined with something absorbent, or should we just go straight to crating him all day (with potty breaks)?
Also, how much exercise should I plan for? Everything I can find just says 'adequate'. Does anyone have experience with wheatens and have a recommendation? Once he is older, we plan to take him running with us. Would that be enough?
Thank you for any advice you can give! We're first time dog owners and want to make sure we do this right.