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Originally Posted by Ladymom  "A rolled up newspaper can be an effective training tool when used properly. Use the rolled-up newspaper if your dog has a housebreaking accident. Bring the dog over to the mess, then take the rolled-up newspaper... and hit yourself over the head as you repeat the phrase,"I FORGOT TO WATCH MY DOG, I FORGOT TO WATCH MY DOG!"  |
That's hilarious and SO TRUE!! I always feel hitting myself over the head with more than a newspaper when I realized i waited too long to take Paddy out and he had an accident b/c I messed up. It can be frustrating. But I would say definitely try the crate training and supervised freedom. Supervising them while they are free in a new environment is good for more than just the potty training. It also prevents them from developing habits of getting into mischief.