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Originally Posted by qnsryker  Thank you for your encouraging words! Just last week we started leaving him out of his pen when we left the house. We have a Basset Hound and they love each other and I couldn't wait until they could keep each other company when we aren't home. I really thought he was trained. Maybe he is but will have these temporary lapses in good judgement from time to time! He only has accidents upstairs. Maybe he is too lazy sometimes to run downstairs to go out! I have only had Basset Hounds in the past and once they were housetrained, that was it. No accidents. Ever. Guess these little guys are a lot different! You are right, at least they don't make a big mess to clean up like bigger dogs! I just hate that he may pee somewhere and I wouldn't find it. |
There is a huge difference between a pen and having full run of the house. I'd give him a room to start, then gradually increase his area. He's got too much freedom if he sneaks upstairs to potty.