Are you home during the day? Sounds like you might have to retrain Gizmo to potty outdoors. Maybe you can put a pad out now and then when you think its time for him to go so he can keep that training in case he has to be left.
I don't know how often pad trained dogs go, but Maggie will go when she gets up and is quite fine for at least 6 hours. She goes ALL night, that is often from 9pm until 11am without having to go. She is 10 pounds though, and I think the bigger they are the longer they can hold. Not sure though because you'd think if they are smaller they just drink proportionately less.
Hopefully someone can let you know if it's possible to retrain to go outside. Lots of treats and happiness for a job well done. However, it will require more training of you as well. |