Welcome and congratulations!!!! I am new here too... my girl Mindy is 5 months old. I'm still in the potty training mode. Mindy is excellent when it comes to peeing on the pee pad but she is off and on with her poop. She seems to prefer my shag area rug in our dining room. We don't use that room much so I think she thinks it's okay. I always pick it up in her presence and put it on her pad so she gets the hint. We also take her outside but I have to admit it is so much easier with her going on the pads. Doesn't bother me any but I'm not sure about my hubby? I'd prefer her being able to go in and out, especially in the winter months. It gets pretty cold here and I don't want to have to take her out if I don't have too.
As for sleeping, we crate Mindy just at the bottom of the steps to our bedroom. She sleeps through the night but I do put a pee pad at the front of her kennel, just in case she has to go. So far she seems to use it most nights. Not sure if this is good or bad to do?
You sound like you are doing a great job. Don't worry too much it will all come in good time. I would love to see a picture of your baby.
Enjoy
Mary |