Your story makes me miss my hardwood floors SO BAD.
A little accident? Wipe it up - so easy. Put some cheapo throw rugs down and throw them away every few months.
Sigh. Now I have cream colored carpet, a Westie who digs and gets dirt EVERYWHERE; and little Miss Potty - Lucy.
She is exactly like your dog - will go on command outside - but if you turn your back or if it's raining - she will pee on the rug. I think that I could probably re-train her (as if she were a puppy) and she would be more successful. ESPECIALLY bringing treats back into the picture always helps.
Truth is - I just don't know if I have the time with the new job; not home as much; teen-age son and activities and 90 y/o father. It's just one of those little problems I try not to think about!
But I do think the diapers are a good idea as well as starting from square 1 - with crate training.
Best of Luck.
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