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I have combined a little of what everyone has said (except the artificial grass because I'm eagerly waiting on it to come in the mail). She is doing much better with everyone's help. On day one, she pouted on me when I put her in the XL play yard fence that I bought for her, so all she focused on was whining and pawing at the sides for me to get her out. On day two, the fiance' stepped in and told me to not be so soft, and to 'give her some privacy, for crying out loud'. So I did, and peeking around the corner, I saw her go. Yayy! Also, I did 'tough love' and carried her to the middle of our back yard, where she had to walk through the dewy grass to get out of it, and that worked also. I'm sure the right puppy pads will work; so far she hasn't used a puppy pad. I avoid them as much as possible so I didn't buy good ones b/c I didn't see any other purpose for them than for her to go inside the house. Again, you guys are all awesome! Thank you so much; I was a newbie, and didn't know how to search threads quite yet when I posted this, but I'm learning and I sincerely appreciate all of your responses. Smoother mornings are in the making thanks to you all!!!