This isn't MUCH to brag about yet, BUT we've had a small breakthrough today.
I brought Reese's crate into the living room. Lured her in with a treat, shut the door, gave her another treat (it was 1 treat total, cut into half). Then after she was in (she had a toy and soft blanket) she started to whimper. I sat at the door and put my fingers up to the grates of the crate and talked to her. Y'know, puppy talk, "You're a GOOD GIRL, Reese! Look at you in your room like a good girl!"
Then I stood up and went to the couch (where she could still see me).
NOT A PEEP!!!
She layed down and took a 2 hour nap in her crate then woke up, stayed in there and played w/ a toy and only whimpered when she had to potty!
I just put her back in about 30 mins ago. she whimpered about 3 times and I just kept talking to her, telling her she's a good girl.... and SILENCE!
I'm SO proud of her!!!! I may get some sleep tonight afterall!!!
BREAKTHROUGH #2: she now goes to the back door when she's ready to go potty!!! No accidents in 24 hours.
