I totally agree. I would train her to go outside. I have had our dog go on the pad for four years and he was about 50% ON the pad. We are going to start outside training very soon. A few people have told me to keep them on a leash by you and take them out when needed, so they cant roam around, until they get the hang of it. I have not yet tried this but I may have to too!! I know how stressful it can be
. I too work and know how hard it is to be consistent. I tried the bathroom thing with my puppy and he just went all over the bathroom, so you are ahead of me on that!! We tried keeping them blocked off and that seemed to work. We did have to get a plastic and wood gate because they both were climbing over the reg ones
. Also make sure when she DOES go potty where you want give her a SPECIAL treat. That really helps with then realizing they did good and that they get an extra special "potty" treat!
