 I would say yes!
I would say she should get more freedom as she takes care of business outside and has fewer accidents.
This is what worked and works for me. First I have a set feeding schedule so I can anticipate when Paisley needs to poop. I take her out every 30 minutes and if she takes care of business great! If not she goes in her crate for 10 or 15 minutes and then outside again. When she takes care of business I let her in the gated kitchen. As she did well with this I moved the time to going outside every hour. But when she did not pee outside I would put her in her crate for 10 minutes and then back outside. I have to tell you that I spent a lot of time taking her outside.
Paisley hasn't had an accident in months, I am still waiting for her to regularly tell me she need to go out. She will occasionally stand by the door, but mostly if it's been an hour or so I know it's time to go out. I have now blocked off the kitchen and family room for her. She slowly is getting more freedom.
I wouldn't say she is 100% potty trained just yet. But she is very close. Even though she has not had an accident in a long time, i feel I am the one that is potty trained. I know her signs and when it is time for her to go.
Hang in there and be consistent. |