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Karrie · 06-11-2009, 05:13 PM

I'm uncertain if our success in training Bailey was due to our process or because she's just a good dog? I kinda think it was both.

Anyhow, I work too - and we had Bailey trained in 2 mos - 100% reliable at 4 mos. I went into it with 100% of my undivided attention. Fortunately, my hubby was just as dedicated to the process - so we were able to tag-team.

Words of advice: never multi-task while potty training. Either the puppy is in the crate, or she is in a room (blocked off) and supervised. Bailey is trained to go outside - only. During the day, she was kept in an ex-pen with vinyl on the floor, water and a pee pad. Since I wasn't there during the day, she just peed everywhere in the expen. No rules in her ex-pen. No biggie - I just took 5 minutes every day and cleaned it up. (lots of baths - lol) At about 8 mos - she began to hold it all day.

What ever process you you decide - be consisitent and dedicated. They quickly learn to go behind your back when unsupervised - don't even turn your back to brush your teeth - they're just too quick! The more mistakes in the house, the harder your job will be. A couple months of dedication = a life time of trust.

Good luck

06-11-2009, 05:13 PM	#22
Karrie Donating YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Missouri Posts: 903	I'm uncertain if our success in training Bailey was due to our process or because she's just a good dog? I kinda think it was both. Anyhow, I work too - and we had Bailey trained in 2 mos - 100% reliable at 4 mos. I went into it with 100% of my undivided attention. Fortunately, my hubby was just as dedicated to the process - so we were able to tag-team. Words of advice: never multi-task while potty training. Either the puppy is in the crate, or she is in a room (blocked off) and supervised. Bailey is trained to go outside - only. During the day, she was kept in an ex-pen with vinyl on the floor, water and a pee pad. Since I wasn't there during the day, she just peed everywhere in the expen. No rules in her ex-pen. No biggie - I just took 5 minutes every day and cleaned it up. (lots of baths - lol) At about 8 mos - she began to hold it all day. What ever process you you decide - be consisitent and dedicated. They quickly learn to go behind your back when unsupervised - don't even turn your back to brush your teeth - they're just too quick! The more mistakes in the house, the harder your job will be. A couple months of dedication = a life time of trust. Good luck __________________ This is Bailey's world and we just live in it!