I would put her in the bedroom with you for sure. I would clean the crate really good though, before putting her back in, she needs to know that this is her bed not a bathroom. When you are at home with her, take her out side every 2hrs, even if she is not in her crate. You want her to get used to the idea that "outside" is the potty and give her plenty of opportunities to go. If you are home for the evening, you can take her out of the crate and just let her hang with you. If she starts to get sleepy put her in her crate. She will start to realize that the crate is where she goes to sleep. Also what might help, if you have the time, is make some time to play with her after her last feeding. Play her hard! Maybe 7:15-7:45 you can play and let her potty. She will be so sleepy she will be ready to go to bed maybe even earlier than you. If she manages to stay awake by 9, take her out to pee one last time and put her in her crate for bed. Then you get in the bed and turn out the lights. If she starts to whine, you give her a SHHHH once and wait for her reaction. She should get quite for a minute and if she starts whining again give her another SHHHH. Usually this works but if it doesn't, and she just wont stop, get her out of her crate. Check to see if she is ok and take her to the potty. Don't get mad, don't think about how late it is, or getting 4hrs of sleep. XD If she is fine put her back in the crate and you go back to bed. Lather Rise Repeat. If that doesn't work put a pillow over your head. Good Luck! |