[rik20101]

Actually, she has run of whatever part of the house I am in at the time. I can see my living room, kitchen, and playroom all day. She is crated when we are gone or asleep. I know that she typically poos three times a day...one of which is first thing in the morning, the second being the next potty break after that. The third is a hit or miss.

First thing in the morning we take her out of her crate and put her in the pen with the pee pad/holder. She pees immediately then looks at me. I always tell her "No, Piper. You know you need to go stinky. Go potty." Around 4 min later she will finally poo (sometimes two different piles) on the pad. It is that questionable third poop that I seem to miss more often than not. I put her in her pen with the pad/holder every 2 hours and I move the pen between those times so she has access all day. I also have a pad/holder in the kitchen and the upstairs bedroom.

Originally Posted by Karrie

Let me guess - since the peeing is under control, you've lightened up and have given the puppy unsupervised freedom in the home? Oops!

Sorry, but you're gonna have to watch them or crate them until trained. For us, we learned Bailey's pooping habits (luckily she poops just once a day) - then we stayed outside until she pooped - then praised and treated.

I remember the days when hubby and I had daily discussions about Bailey's poop..."did she poop yet?" - lol. We couldn't relax until she pooped. It takes constant supervision and consistency. Its not easy - I couldn't have done it without my husband's help.

Good luck!!