Thank you for your replies.
I do use an emphimize(sp?) spray to clean up after her, in her crate or on the kitchen floor. When I clean my kitchen floors in general, I give it once over with the stuff - just in case I missed something.
We use cheerios as rewards. When we are outside and she gets it right I give her a cherrio and then we run through the yard back to the house. When I take her out, I stand like a tree - so she knows it's not playtime. She enjoys sniffing and eatting flowers/grass - so the yard is like a buffet at times. You can easily be out there 5 mins before she does what she should.
When I am home, I do take her out every 30 mins - unless we are snuggling on the couch and she's sleeping (then once an hour). My husband and I argue because I won't yell after an accident. When they happen, I feel it's mostly my fault - because I got distracted and didn't notice how much time had passed.
I'm not one to give up or wave the white flag; but I am tired of feeling so alone in this and having no support. I almost hope there is a medical issue - because then it's treatable and perhaps my husband will have a change of heart sooner.
Even the groomer was shocked at home much she pee'ed when she was there last week. 3 times and they don't let them drink. Plus, she pee'd before we got in the car to go there.
She's pee'd on my husband, twice. Once was just last week. He won't interact with her. Tonight, I take our other dog (7 year old yorkie poo) to class, so he'll be home with Bella alone. If there a shooting stare, I'd wish he could see her though my eyes and understand what you've both said. Yorkies take time to train and puppies don't know why you yell after the fact.
I apprciate you two taking the time to respond. God knows, I need all the support and emotional strength. |