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Originally Posted by yorkiemini  There are several books on potty training. One of them is Training in 7 Days, but it will take you longer than that because of bad habits that need to be overcome.
Have you asked your bf to help you train her? If he is willing then that is something that you can do together and he can see the progress.
As was said before, dog are not throw away toys, so you must train her whether you have the bf or not. You may need to confine her and start a structured training program with lots of praise and treats.
Good luck! But for remember the pup is totally dependent upon you for care, your bf is not. |
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Originally Posted by Doodlebug Keep the puppy, get rid of the boyfriend. Would he be able to tolerate a misbehaving child? My Yorkie had accidents when she was a pup but once she understood that she must not potty and poo in the house, she was the best pup you could ever want. Just be consistent and give it time. It will be worth it. I'm sorry but I don't see him as a perfect boyfriend if he would break your heart because the puppy is an inconvenience to him. And what will happen to the poor pup? Please don't get rid of the pup, I think you will come to realize that you made a big mistake. Best of luck to you. |
Both you and your boyfriend are responsible for training the dog. Everyone living with the dog has to participate or it won't work.
Chewing things: dogs are like toddlers and you have to keep things out of their reach. It's a safety issue in addition to protecting your valuables. Sunglasses and shoes are easy to keep out of reach.