[4doggiemama]

Do you have an x-pen that you can contain her in when you aren't around? Then when you are around your home have her by your side at all times? When you sit have her on your lap. When you go to the bathroom take her with you. When you go get a drink take her with you. Get the pic? I think the general rule for house-training is piddle every 15-20 minutes when playing, right after eating, right after waking up. I am going to ask something and I don't want you to take it wrong. I have a 22 yr. old who is in pharmacy school and I know how much you want to be and should be independent. There's bound to be clashes of wills. The only problem is that you are living under your parent's roof and therefore are somewhat responsible to them. No offense meant. Not only are you ingratiated to your parents but according to you they are "very traditional." Now comes the difficult question. Is this the right time in your life to have a little furbaby? My daughter would love to have either a cat or dog, but she realizes that there just isn't time in her life right now to take care of a furbaby. Classes, homework, a job, volunteer work all take their toll. These are just some things for you to think about. Re-homing is always an option if your father makes good his word. You have to protect your little one at all costs, IMO.