[Misti1]

I read this board all the time, and listen to the advice of the "experts". Yesterday I learned about this KONG thing, and straight to Pet Smart I went to get one for Mika. I bought the peanut butter filler, and yall I swear that dog bout lost her mind over that thing. SHE LOVES IT, and it did me so good to see her happy....

But on the other tip...we are 8 months, I have followed all advice on potty training, and took her out no less than 8 times yesterday evening, but she took a break at some point RIGHT UNDER MY NOSE from playing with her Kong to poop on my Aunt Tempie's persian rug. I was watching her like crazy for her to "ask" to go out, which she has started doing from time to time, but she changes her pattern all the time. We had it down to three times a day...first thing in the morning...after I come home, then last thing at night....and of course she has flipped the script and also is not consistent about anything.... and yes I have her crated in the meantime. SOmeone please tell me I am not a bad parent.

I am worn out. I feel like I spend my life behind Mika.