![]() In your letter to me, you outlined that you work in the afternoon into the early evening hours. On your current schedule you would need to find someone to come let the pup out of the crate at least once while you are away at work. For a two-month old pup, he could reasonably âhold itâ for three hours. The rule of thumb in housebreaking lore for puppies is that they can hold their urge to go potty for one hour for each month of age plus one. ![]() However, if you get your family an eight week-old puppy, then that will be too long. Six hours a day in a crate is not an unreasonable amount of time for an adult, housetrained dog. If I am away for at least six hours a day working is it still possible to house train a puppy or even an older dog? Can a puppy last that long in a crate? â Working WoesÂĭear Working: It is refreshing to see a potential new dog owner considering aspects of dog ownership from the dogâs point of view rather than the ownerâs point of view before you add a new member to your family. We all agree that we are ready to adopt a dog, but I have one main concern. Couture snoods from Japan.ĭear Lisa: My husband, my three children and I are all animal lovers. But for the latest in fashion, go to You Tube at: and view the Basset Hound Spring Snood Line. Your dog can don a variety of creative snoods such as red, white and blue flag motifs for patriotic events, a glittery gold pattern for evening wear or a warm fleece one in the winter. Snoods also come in a variety of materials such as cotton, fleece, and silk. Betsy recommends Basset hounds wear the large shorter snoods approximately 12 inches from end to end. Her web site is: You can buy snoods in a variety of colors and sizes. In no time at all, heâll want to wear that snood anytime thinking it will produce dinner. Each time you feed your pup, put the snood on first and then feed him. I love her motto âNo snood, no food.â What an excellent training tool. I found a cute web site that sells snoods in variety of sizes called Betsyâs Cocker Place. At dog shows, many breeds wear snoods to keep their freshly groomed ears clean and mat-free before going into the conformation ring. The idea behind the snood is it keeps the ears from hanging and dragging into the food bowl during mealtime or on the ground during muddy walks. ![]() Upon closer inspection I found that this canine garment is specially made for dogs with long ears such as Basset hounds or for long ears with curly fur that easily mats such as Cocker Spaniels, Afghan Hounds, or Poodles.  I thought someone had taken a shower cap cut a hole on the top and slipped it over their dogâs head. Dear Basset: The first time I saw a snood was at a dog show. ![]()
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