First-time puppy owner: Potty training in a small home, pee pad risks?

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I am about to become a fur mom for the first time. I have no clue what I’m doing. The dog is possibly a month old, Pomapoo. I was thinking of trying to crate train her and let her use pee pads forever. Idk how to train a dog and I don’t want to scoop poop out of the back yard. But now I’ve been reading that breathing in dog urine and feces can cause humans to become sick. what should I do? Is this true? My house is small by the way. Pet's info: Dog | Pomapoo | Female

Dr. Strydom, DVM · Accepted Answer

Firstly, do not get a one month old puppy. Puppies should not be weaned until 8 weeks of age (2 months). Getting a puppy that has been weaned too early is a very bad idea. Honestly, for a first dog, you are better off getting an adult. Have you not considered adopting a dog from a shelter? It is cruel to make a dog only use pee pads because you don't want to scoop poop from the yard. Dogs are meant to go outside, smell the grass, mark their territory, etc. Those are natural behaviors that dogs need to do. A dog is not an accessory meant to do only what we want it to do. It is a living, breathing being that has needs that must be met. I don't mean to sound harsh but it does not sound like a dog is good for your lifestyle. Smelling dog urine and feces over a long period of time would not be good for your respiratory health. That is true.

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