one more thing a trainer told me that makes sense. A standard 12 by 12 room is enormous to a puppy. Giving him free reign in the house or even a room that size is overwhelming for them and scares them. My trainer told me that letting Jess have access to even the first floor of my home would be like me living in the middle of giants stadium. Make the world smaller and more cozy. Bed / pad, thats it. Once he hits the target (honestly his only other choice would be his bed) gradually widen it. Get one of the gates or pens you can make bigger gradually. Thats what we did. She hasnt had an accident on our floor in over two months. WE do put her in her 5 foot long crate every few hours to remind her to go but she knows. We keep it open for her. She rarely leaves family room. |