I also strongly advise no rubbing the nose in it, hitting, or yelling at the dog. If a person stands there while the dog finishes pottying inappropriately with a rolled up newspaper at the ready, they should wait for the dog to finish and then hit themselves with the newspaper.
Dogs will give signals (circling, running back and forth) when they have to go. Get them outside! Immediately praise after going in the right spot (outside or on training pad).
Also, agree not to crate for too long. If you get an exercise pen or put in small room, cover the floor with piddle (training) pads. Gradually take one pad out when you notice your pup going in specific areas (leave pads on these areas). Eventually you can be down to one piddle pad for those times you are out and about.
AND: schedule, schedule, schedule! Good luck! |