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Originally Posted by NewYorker10  I have thought about that, but he also does #2 not always on the pee pad  He is also a "closet" mess-maker . . . He's very private when it comes to doing his business and will hold it for a long time, only to very quickly "go" the second you take your eyes off him. I'm worried that he'd quickly disappear behind furniture and make a mess on the carpet. His refusal to "go potty" infront of anyone makes for very interesting potty training!  |
In that case Nikko has to earn his right to free reign of the house. If you can't watch him like a hawk, it's best you put him in his ex-pen or kennel (whatever you use). A schedule is important for potty breaks too. If you're consistent he'll eventually learn when it's potty time, whether it's potty outside or potty on the pad. Keep closet doors closed, and doors to rooms that he shouldn't be in also closed to help you keep an eye on him when he is out of his ex-pen/kennel. Baby gates are also a good way to keep him confined to a small space like the kitchen (easy cleanup of potty messes if the rest of the house has carpet).