I have seven dogs, 5 yorkies, 1 pom/chi mix, and a papillion. They are all 99.9% pad trained and by that it means there will be mistakes once and awhile.
Two will only go outside unless totally necessary to use a pad. One can be outside playing and runs in to use a pad. I even need to put a pad down at the dog park for Kayla. Her mind is set on potty is for the pad!
I think some dogs take longer than others but from my experience it takes a full year to get a small dog totally trained. It means consistency and really working at it.
I have a 8x10 tiled bathroom where they know there is always a pad down and it works wonderfully. If I am downstairs near the yard the dog door is available.
Just keep plugging away and it will work eventually. |