Hello, I am Roselima, and I have a new puppy who is doing great in crate at night. Sleeps quietly from 11-6:30. Began a new routine that I want today, but only a part of it. I didn't give a KONG because I have a few concerns which are found at the end of my desired routine which is:
In the AM (6:30):
1. Take her out to do her business (wait 2 mins for any/all)
2. Into house on leash while I make my coffee
3. back outside to see if there's more business to be done
4. immediately upon returning in, into crate with stuffed KONG so I can shower/dress/morning chores.
Questions:
* Does she need water accessible in her crate with the KONG
* Can I really give this pup a frozen KONG? That seems too cold/hard (it is what I saw recommended on youtube and elsewhere) or do I just give her a KONG with simple kibble inside falling out easily?
* Won't eating cause the urge to defecate/urinate?
* I am hoping to gain an hour and a half with this method. Is that too long. If so, how long can I give her until taking our again?
Please, if possible, provide your opinion on now, as a 10 week old puppy and for later, as an older puppy.
Thank you so much...this is my first post=)
In the AM (6:30):
1. Take her out to do her business (wait 2 mins for any/all)
2. Into house on leash while I make my coffee
3. back outside to see if there's more business to be done
4. immediately upon returning in, into crate with stuffed KONG so I can shower/dress/morning chores.
Questions:
* Does she need water accessible in her crate with the KONG
* Can I really give this pup a frozen KONG? That seems too cold/hard (it is what I saw recommended on youtube and elsewhere) or do I just give her a KONG with simple kibble inside falling out easily?
* Won't eating cause the urge to defecate/urinate?
* I am hoping to gain an hour and a half with this method. Is that too long. If so, how long can I give her until taking our again?
Please, if possible, provide your opinion on now, as a 10 week old puppy and for later, as an older puppy.
Thank you so much...this is my first post=)