When I trained Dinky, I just kept taking him out every 2 hours. We also fenced him in the kitchen all day . It took weeks. Even when he needed to go, he would hold it until we got back in. he was 5 1/2 months old when we got him, and he had no clue about "outside." I was getting frustrated. Then finally one day he gave me this look, did it, and it was easy after that. He was very responsive to praise.
We gave him freedom from the kitchen. then about 3 weeks later, he started "forgetting" about "Outside."
So it was back into the kitchen. He was back to being trained in about 2 days!
One thing I think is important. When he goes to the door, I respond very quickly. I figure if he is doing his part rain, shine, snow, rain, etc. that I should do mine and respect his urgency! |