I agree; when our dogs are not properly housetrained; more often than not ~ it is OUR fault and not the dog. We have failed them in a crucial area. We're too busy; not paying enough attention; too distracted with other things (like my kid) . . . .
Lucy is still not 100 percent; since we moved to our new home and I KNOW it's because I'm away from home (working in an office instead of my home); and not keeping a proper eye on her like I used to. Just letting her out the door instead of going with her and catching her in the act of 'doing something right' along with praise and treats.
OP. Good Luck. Just don't have too high expectations of such a young dog; otherwise, she could go the way of your other dog. You are going to have to have lots and lots of patience and lots and lots of practice.
Perhaps someone (a dog walker or neighborhood kid) could come over between the hours of 11:30 and 5:00 and break up the monotony for your little one.
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