[wemple2]

Okay, I don't want you to be discouraged...Get an x-pen...and some of the washable, not disposable peepads...a few safe toys...her food and water. Take her out to potty first thing in the morning, make sure she pottys, you may have to wait her out...but she will eventually go...then tons of praise and treats to let her know that's what you want...take her inside and feed her while you prepare for work, then before you leave take her out again...she may or may not go the second time...but give her plenty of time, if she does again praise her and I mean really praise her. Put her in the xpen for the day...I still think it would be great if someone could do this same routine at lunch time...but circumstances may not allow for this. When you get home from work...immediately take her out again...wait, give her time to go...throw a potty party!!! Then back inside...watch her, don't give too much freedom or any chance to potty inside...feed her dinner...then out again...wait again...praise again. Only after she's done her duty outside can she be allowed to run and play inside. Bless her little heart, I'm sure she doesn't know how hard this will be for you. Then every hour or so...outide...same thing...over and over again, until it's bedtime. Always take her out one last time before lights out. Does she sleep with you in bed? How is she thru the night? Once they know where you want them to go potty, they'll do it for praise and out of habit. It's just that long period of time that you're away at work...how long do you think she can hold it...Does she make it thru the night without accidents? My boy Winston was a breeze to train and he can hold it all night...so 8 or 9 hours. He literally never has an accident, lucky me!!! But is you use the washable pads in the xpen at least she won't be shredding them up. I know a lot of breeders use them just for that reason alone plus you won't have the expense of buying disposables. Hopefully if you use a schedule and are always persistent and consistent she'll learn...let us all know how your Co Co does, these are very intelligent dogs, they can and will learn, unfortunately they are small so yes they do have small bladders and have to pee more frequently. Best of luck to you...I only wish you were able to have taught her at an earlier age...but they're never to old to learn!!!