Sydney's vet said you can't trust a puppy until about a year old. Until then, do not let your puppy have free run of the house. I did strict crate training where Syd was let out at 7 a.m. for potty, breakfast, and play, then back in the crate. At noon, the same. At five, the same. At eight, she got to come out for her last drink of the night, potty break, and play time. The last time she came out was at 11 for potty and play. If you keep your puppy on a strict food and water schedule, you can time her need to relieve herself. You could almost set a clock to it. Syd gets free run now, but only under strict supervision. If not, she goes into her crate. She's 4 months now and still has the occasional accident, but those are getting to be far and few in between. I have her wee wee pad trained because of the Michigan winters.
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