Could it be he just actually GOT IT?? It took my lil guy about 2 months to train him, and MAGICALLY ONE day he just STOPPED going in the house, and started going outside all the time. Coincidently it happened to be a day we had burgers and that was his treat for the evening (leftover from my daughters burger) and he knew by going to the door he would get this wonderful treat. Maybe your dog finally GOT it and too bad it happened to be around the time you popped him with the newspaper??!?!? Try doing the positive once again and see if he doesn't just try pleasing you by continuing to go to the door??
Good luck, I DO get your frustration!!!!
Heidi |