Honestly it's gonna be awhile before you can trust Stella. Ramsey and Reese were a year old before I trusted them to be loose in the house. Reggie is kept in an xpen when I am not home or too busy to watch him. He came pee pad trained...which he will use as long as he is close to his x pen. We are working on going outside...which means going out frequently.
When you take Stella out...walk her. Don't just stand there...have her walk because it stimulates their bowels. Repeat the phrase...go potty or whatever phrase you use. Reese will potty on command...Ramsey I don't usually have to encourage...Reese gets distracted. I don't have to do these things outside at home...mine all go to work with me. I can't be outside walking dogs for 15 minutes at a time.
There really isn't any convenient schedule for anyone. I can remember taking someone out at 3AM...and thinking why did I sign up for this????
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