We had a dog several years ago who suddenly started going in the house instead of even ATTEMPTING to hold it until 6am when we got up. I soon learned to count when he started peeing outside -- "one one-thousand, two one-thousand" and if he had at least a five second pee I knew I was okay. If less, I started looking for a hidden wet spot.
Hubby and daughter soon learned not to talk to me when I was at the door watching the dogs potty. It seems I got a little irate if I lost count
