I was also going to ask if you had tried a really high value treat: Like real meat. (Would any dog refuse that?!) Maybe try the treating thing with her, but only use the high value treat for potty training. If she really values the treat and that is the only time she gets it, she may make the connection quickly and improve. I always tell Snickers, "Go potty, I'll give you treats" and as soon as he's gone outside, I say, "Good boy, you get a treat" and give him one as soon as he's done. He knows the words "potty" and "treat" so I think has done better with going outside and not inside on the carpet, because he always gets a reward for it now.
Maybe you could even try clicker training with it. When she does the right thing, clicking and treating would re-enforce the positive behavior even more. I think I would definitely try the clicker. I find Snickers learns a lot faster with it.
Lastly, maybe, if possible, you could consider training her to go outside. That way you can immediately take her out after eating and drinking and playing (if she does). Maybe for the first while it will just have to be a whole lot. Snickers still won't give me any signal (such as going to the door or barking) when he needs to go out. The best chance for success is just to make sure he gets out at least every couple hours and not allow him the opportunity to make a mistake. |