Congratulations on your new puppy

I have a shih-tzu puppy and i only ignored his cries at night (though i only had 1 night where he did this) if i had already been down to let him up the garden, i ignore any barking other than the one that tells me he wants out, though he usually stands by the door if he does during the day.

He has never messed in his crate and im told by many that dogs dont normally do this as its their bed but i wouldnt encourage that kind of behaviour i mean you wouldnt leave a baby to lie in it's own mess and just cos it's an animal, doesnt mean it ok so i'd totally disagree with what your vet advised **shocked**

Good luck and enjoy him/her.. they grow so fast.

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