At not even 8 weeks she has to potty every 2 hours but as long as there is food and a pee pad she will be OK for 4-5 hours. Too many people get dogs over the summer then bam everyone is gone 8+ hours and the dog gets seperation anxiety. She should be put up say with her meals in a crate for some time each day to foster independence or you end up with a dog that can't be left alone. I don't put water in crates and at that age you should get up halfway thru the nite to take her out to potty.
Robin, Dobe Axel CGC, TT, German Pin Ranger CGC, TT, Chihuahuas Alice CGC and Monte CGC, foster Blue and MinPins HoneyB, and Brutus www.minpinrescue.org www.chi-rescue.com Http://chihuahua.rescueme.org/florida -------- Original message -------- Subject: [Chihuahuas] Me again for more advice...(dont shoot me..lol) From: leanneb65 <leanne...@gmail.com> To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com CC: So my lil chi is almost 8 weeks old. We had a rough night last night but I ended up putting her in the living room so I could sleep..3 hours... For most of today she had all the attention should could desire but by 430 pm we had to lave and did not get back until 9pm. We played with her until about 1045-1100pm then put her to bed. She is in a large box with a pee pad, blanket, toys, food and water. She spills her water though. Anyways, she will be in there until morning which is a long time. So I took her out for about 20 minutes to burn off some energy. I did not pick her up when whining. She was quiet when I did. Well, I just want to know if that is to long for her to be alone. She is safe, warm, had food and water and a place to potty. Do you think she will be okay for about another 4-5 hours? Tomorrow we have to leave for about 5 hours again. I just need to know that it is okay to leave her alone for such lengths of time. Thanks Leanne
