Sophie was paper trained and when she was 13, she would still do her business on piddle pads if that was her only option. I think you do need to gate them off, so they get the idea. Something that worked for me was a oil drip pan (large, aluminum and lined with either paper or piddle pads) until she figures out what is expected.
Actually, I had an industrial cookie sheet (much bigger than your normal size) in the beginning and she would hit the mark. Of course, there were accidents and will be throughout your pup's life.
Good luck and do you take her for walks? Even a short walk so she can leave her scent will help.
This too shall pass, Momma. She isn't being bad, and outside probably is so exciting for her that she forgets to take time to "pee/poo-poo". |