Apparently the previous owner was not training this pup properly. She has been mistreated as evidenced by her fear.
Some people use a tether method with an older puppy. You get a 6' leash and attach the handle end to yourself and keep the pup with you at all times. Likely she will not pee when you are right there with her and you will be better able to spot her signals when she is about to go. An X-pen is an excellent thing to have when you cannot be right there with her. A bed and potty pads (in a locked frame preferably) will limit her ability to potty where she is not supposed to. The x-pen is just for short periods of time though. If you want her to learn more quickly then keep her under supervision at all times. Take her out frequently. Taking a dog for a walk works better than just standing outside. When they get out and smell the scents of other animals it encourages them to want to potty and the exercise also gets the body functions moving.
Try giving her a small healthy treat when she gets it right. Bring her back inside right away after she potties so she knows why she was out there in the first place. Being consistent and patient will get the job done. It may seem like it is not working at first but you have to consider that you are having to retrain out of the bad training she had during the first part of her life. |