[grandmatoall]

Good Luck with your training. It can be frustrating but it is so rewarding when they get the idea. Consistancy and praise are the best things you can use. (Never spank or yell.)

Puppy proof the area and use an X-pen. I had them all over my house when TJ was small. I literally blocked off the area he could be in. And we made trips outside every two hours and about 10-15 minutes after he ate or drank anything. This was in Dec with snow on the ground. But I did it. (He loves to play in the snow.) As soon as he pees or poops.. praise and reward him. They react well to positive reinforcement. They are very smart little angels and a little stubborn too. But it is all worth it.

Good Luck.