alpha isn't about making a puppy hold their pee when they are too young. a dog this size just can't hold it.
as others have said definitelty take the pup outside. don't start letting him pee in the crate, that will become a habit. when he is old...

oh yeah bassett vincent price too. i remember he was in some movie with jack nicholson before jack was famous. (pretty sure anyway)
then i remember the pit and the pendulum well. i just joined netflix so i look forward to many movies to come.

i'm a lab. maybe that's why i have one.

bassett that is one of my favorites too.
fiddler on the roof, contact, the king and i.

being from a pet store he may have become more used to peeing in a crate and it may take some more work to teach him not too. their den instinct can be wiped out by being in a crate all the time in the store.
catch him going where you want him t...

thanks beckabean.

cut off TV; can't have books; asks if doing chores; won't say i love you cuz you ordered TV; no long distance phone; isolated-
adds up to control and you need a counselor definitely. this can progress to worse.

sorry i just glossed over that. bottom line is you do know your medical needs, and what personality you need. a dog that isn't a good fit may wind up not being able to stay.
good luck, around me here there is a "puppy rescue" that is not really ...

we have and they are aware. it's on the list of things to fix. they arre working on things one by one to be fixed.

i've heard it can be frustrating to rescue. i also know that it can take a lot of time to find yourself the dog you want. small dogs disappear in lightning speed from shelters and rescues because of the demand. they are the least likely to be turned...