[PenguinTrax]

NO! Dogs take as much care as a small child. Imagine hiding a small baby in your dorm room for hours on end, sneaking it out just to change diapers, sneaking around to feed it, etc.

Small dogs require lots of attention and need exercise just like larger dogs. Unless you are going to be able to rent an apartment and go home every few hours to let it outside and play with it, the dog should stay at home with people that can care for it.

As far as potty-learning - for every month in age, that's how many hours between trips outside. A four month old dog needs to be taken out every 4 hours. Also, dogs should be fed on a schedule so you can know exactly when they need to 'go'.