That is kind of funny that you mention 7 months because that is around the time that the potty training seemed to click for Roxie. It did become easier for me at that point on most issues. I could read her better and she understood me better. Now, she does have her little moments of "I am going to grab that item and make you chase me even though I know I shouldn't" moments, but overall at now almost 10 months the hard work has paid off!