You sound really confused and the same that I did when I brought Lola home one month ago. I had no idea what to do or how to housebreak, so I bought every book and looked at every website I could but still could not find answers that would help me - and Lola wasn't doing it "by the book". My first piece of advice to you is to get a collar and leash - they hate them at first, but adjust quickly - that way you will know what he is doing while outside instead of just chasing him around! Then try to get him on some sort of schedule. I did the crate training because I am home most of the time, but with you being gone, putting him in the bathroom or kitchen with pee pee pads is probably the way to go. I take Lola out when she first wakes, after every meal, after she plays for about 15 minutes (because she gets so excited), and I try to take her out about every 1 - 1 1/2 hrs during the day (she is very small and can't hold much!).The advice I have gotten from these threads has been the most helpful and these ladies are most knowledgeable when it comes to these babies...another good website is thehousebreakingbible.com. I can tell you we are only 50% there, it has been a long process for us - others seem to have success much quicker, but we are not giving up! There are lots of accidents, but I think we will get there with time and patience. Good luck! |