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Originally Posted by BellaYorkie  Bella started out in a pen at night and only after 5/6 months of age was she allowed on the bed. The only reason I started her on the bed was because I was at work all day and she was penned up all day. To crate her at night as well just seems cruel. I don't have room in the bedroom for the crate so I think I may just try a bed on the floor and a pee pad in the bethroom. If she does not use the pee pad I will eventually take it away.
My only problem with that is I dont want her to get confused and think that peeing in the house is encouraged, but at the same time I can not teach her to bark at the door.
Maybe the bell training would work....
Thanks for the insight. I agree with the Alpha comment, my partner and her are in a battle for dominance. |
the bell training is WONDERFUL! Layla knows to go down the stairs and hit the little bell with her nose! you should give that a try! good luck with the bathroom. She will be crying a lot. Dogs are pack animals and like to sleep with their pack (not necessarily IN the bed.. but in the same room) so she might have a very hard time with this. This must be a very hard situation. Keep us updated!