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Potty Training & Working 2, HELP!

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micha.moore
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We just got our 2nd Min-Pin(Jazy Baby) & she is 8wks old now. With only 2wks of paper/potty training,which was going beautifully; I had to go back to work! Now, I’m gone M-W 8-5pm & w/no guidance during those daytime hours, she has almost completely stopped using the paper. Any Sugesstions re: this for a partime working mom, w/new baby @ home?
Tailspin
Toronto
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Congrats on your new puppy.

It is very very early to have the pup understand fully about using the paper, and for even being able to get to the paper if she suddenly has to go! Her bladder is very immature and control is difficult.
Most pups are still with their dams at 8 weeks so the early start on her own can make it even harder. The hours you are away makes it difficult for her, as she has no guidance.
I would get her a puppy pen (ideally a crate) with the paper or a pee pad and an area to lay down in. This would restrict her movements in the house while you are gone and still allow her to do her business.
You also will soon realize that freedom in the house is a really risky thing for a pup, she will be teething soon and will start to be more active and curious about things. Restricting the pup now is the best thing you can do, both for her and for you. This is not only to prevent damage to your things, but to insure she is not getting into things that can hurt her. Make sure she has some suitable teething/chew toys to play and chew on during her time in the crate or playpen.

If it were me, personally, I would hire a walker to come in on the days I was working to take the pup out for a walky and to do her business.
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