Hi, I didn't have any problems training my little Izzy. I stay home all the time so I spent alot of time with her. I watched every move she made she is 10 mos old and is completly potty trained. I took her outside when she woke up and every 15 min. Also never leave food or water out. Never give her treats unless she pottyed outside then she got a treat. Just in case I left 1 potty pad in my hall for accidents. I have hardwood floors and I mop them with a solution of water,vinger and alchol. She doesn't like the smell and finally went going on the pee pad. I also went to the door and said outside go potty. She now comes to me and barks to go outside. Hope this will help some ideals.