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Originally Posted by kimp5  she should only have room for her bed and the pad right now. no floor space. |
In a crated situation, I think that would be appropriate when she is left completely alone for a long enough time period (which is very short early on especially) that she cannot help but eliminate in their 'safe den'. The goal of CRate training though is to use their natural instinct to create a safe and comfortable space that they will not eliminate in. I think crate training can be great, I think that it is only a piece of overall training though and if you don't have floor then we lack learning opportunity!
making the target space broad was a great suggestion and keeping her in certain areas I think are the best routes to go. Limit her access to any extra rooms or hiding spaces and keep her potty pad close by. Close up the ex pen and have her hang out periodically throughout the day when to think she will nee9d to go potty such as after meals. Also you can try the 'go here' spray they make on her potty pad so it smells like the right place to go potty and make sure every accident spot is cleaned thoroughly with an enzyme spray so she does not continue to eliminates te wrong places. Good luck!