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Originally Posted by morkieholly  We're having some trouble with Holly too. She holds it from bedtime until about 6am but during the day she runs away and pees and poops anywhere she can find. I take her to the pad and she may or may not go but the minute I turn my head she's off going behind a table or something. |
Solution - don't turn your head! If you can't keep your eyes ON HER then she must be contained where there are pads covering the floor - crate or expen, etc. Your pup is not trained yet. You first must train it and THEN its reward is free time in the house.
This is how it works in our home. Even if I'm making toast in the morning, if I can't have my eyes right on Oz he goes in his crate until I can watch him. Easy peasy lemon squeezy!!!
ETA: I've learned also that his paws don't touch the floor in the morning until he's gone outside. This helps a great deal also.