[Charlies Mamma]

Originally Posted by luvlee

Hey, none of this is your puppy's fault. You (along with many many small breed owners) tolerate (or have tolerated) this behavior as an inconvenience. Confining her to a closet is NOT the answer. Unfortunately, you created the problem over time.

Your pup needs a comfy CRATE (no water/food in crate.) You need to observe her, feed her and take her out ON A SCHEDULE. That is inconvenient - but it's only temporary and IT DOES WORK.

I'd suggest you hire a good trainer to work with you. If you can't be home part of the day to take her out, hire a sitter to do it. Once she learns the correct way to go - she'll do it. She may be in the crate for a longer period of time than if you had done the training at the beginning. At least while in her crate, she can't damage your rug any more.

Good luck. Calm down. It will all be alright.

Best wishes, Tracey