Well I'm still struggling to potty train my Sophie. However I think some of the things you mentioned I can help with.
Sophie did/does the EXACT same thing when It comes to the walking. From what I've studied and noticed. DOGS DO NOT LIKE TO ELIMINATE IN THERE HUMANS PRESENCE. For a few reasons 1. Who wants to urinate and have a bowl movement when your friend or parent is watching...NO ONE lol =P, and its the same with them. 2. Since they are still training and never "Do it" in the right place we are always scolding them, who wants that? 3. They are playing and engaged. I mean like right as your favorite shows season finale is about to start most would rather hold it till commercial break then leave right as Johnny and Susie are about to get together lol. Ya know? so with Soph's as soon as I made a playpen/enclosure for her BAM things are really starting to pick up. I feed her in there play with her then when she has to "Go" i put her in her litter box when she goes I click the clicker give her a treat and take her inside immediately its important for them to know that the whole reason they are outside is to go potty unless its play time or dinnertime or something like that.
Anyways I hope that helps with that aspect of your problem.
I cant say enough about making an enclosure it really really does help and its not too expensive I made mine with an existing baby playpen and some turf.
Good luck to you!
Constancy is key so just stay determined and you will start seeing results =D |