Ive been "hard core" training Tucker since he was 7 weeks old. His breeder started him on pee pads, I kept using them because he was use to them and because it was really cold out, snow on the ground when I got him. I will never ever pee pad train a dog again. I do beleive this is why we have had so much trouble training him. He was the first dog I tried to pee pad train, all of my other dogs were fully outside trained by 4 months old. Tucker is 5 months old and is finally getting it, he is still averaging 1 accident a day but he is now going to the door most of them time when he has to go. I know where he is at all times, I take him out every hour that he is awake and we stay out there untill he goes, which usually takes about 5 to 6 minutes, the entire time we are out side I repeat, go potty, go potty. As soon as he goes, he is told good boy in a very high pitched voice and I give a treat (usually a cheerio). Then we go right back into the house, no playing. Untill he "gets it".. we only go outside to potty. If he has an accident in the house then he is told a firm NO and we head to the door, the entire time saying "potty outside". He doesnt have accidents in his crate and hasnt since he was 3 months old so Im no help there. I agree that if you cant train her outside because of the little ones then you need to get her an x-pen and possibly try washable pee pads. If you want her to continue to go outside then try putting her out every 30 mins untill she goes, then extend it to an hour etc. You can praise her and give her treats when she comes in. The biggest key is to be consistent, find something that works for you and your family and stick to it untill she gets it. House training alot of work!!
Good luck!!
