Hi KJLife,
I fully agree with what you said, it would be my fault as well. For example, I was too tired in the morning to put them in the confined area, there you go, pooped on my bed and carpet. This afternoon I took Violin outside for 20 minutes when I was on the phone, I did not really see if she had done her business before I took her in, there you go, another pee-pee in crate. She was barking madly and I thought it was because I was away, and yet, not really. I have to say "consistency" makes all the difference.....
To be honest, I never scolded at her. She has heard my complaints about her, but that's about it, lol....
It is extremely difficult for me due to work so I really hope that she would start to get it soon. I know that I need to have more patience; however, I was just trying to see if there is any other alternative since books and articles always said that dogs do not soil their crate.
I have read the book you suggested. It is a very good book for beginners but lack of details that I am looking for. For example, if the concept of crate training is that dogs do not soil their beds and where they eat, what if they don't get it after 1 month? I think I would really want to read all the Q&A of such crate training. Hopefully Sophie and Violin can learn faster on housebreaking soon!
