So my poor little 3-year-old 14 pound Chihuahua/dachshund mix refuses to wear a sweater or coat. Like if you put it on him, he will put his tail between his legs and refuse to move. He’ll just stand there until he falls over and then he’ll just lay there until you take it back off.
This morning, it was -3F out. He went out the dog door and came right back in. Then he peed on the bed and pooped on the floor.
Other than putting down puppy pads, does anyone have any advice?
Here is a picture of Charlie for cuteness. He has a broken ear. My wife claims it isn’t broken, he was just born that way. I say it’s broken. Look at it.
Update: We got a loose shirt on him and cut off the collar and sleeves. This is how it’s gone so far:
“Please take my shirt off.”
“No, it’s very cold.”
“I don’t care, I poop inside anyway. Take my shirt off.”
“No, I just told you. It’s very cold.”
“Okay, I get that. Now take my shirt off.”
“No.”
“I’ll just be pathetic and lie around and keep my tail between my legs. Take my shirt off.”
“NO!”
“I hear what you’re saying, but take my shirt off.”
“Sigh.”
You’re going to have to leash poor Charlie and weather the cold yourself until he goes potty.
I don’t know that he can stand the cold that long if he won’t wear a coat. I’d be worried about him going on a walk long enough for him to do that.
He looks very carryable. I think I’d put the cost and leash on him and carry him outside to a good bathroom spot. When you put him down he’ll hopefully understand that the best option is to go to the bathroom so he can quickly go back inside.
I’ll see if that works. Thanks. He’s definitely carryable. I carry him around and call him a little baby boy.