I think lots of people have mentioned this but all small dogs are harder to potty train than e.g a lab or retriever because they have a smaller timespan to hold in their pee pee or poop ( im thinking this off the top of my head so its not very scientific- sorry! ) they will not be able to hold it in for more than about 3-5 minutes. Does she not give any warning signals like scratching at the door or looking at it? As soon as she starts sniffing the ground or fidgeting if she has been sitting nicely grab her and take her through with you to the garden/backyard or call for her to follow you into the garden/backyard. What i do is shut the door once mine are out and watch out of the window. If you do not have a window take her in the garden with you and watch her from there. Make sure she doesn't get distracted whilst your in the garden with her. If she does a poop, when you come back in give her a treat or something she likes like a toy, so then she will think ' Oh, if i do a poop outside i will get a treat or toy!'
FACT: Dogs hate dropping in their own territory
Hope this helps!
-Heidi & Rosie |