Piper is an adult and still not 100% housebroken, but when I realized that my getting excited (high voice, repeating "Did you do good? Did you do good?") and rewarding her with her favorite treat, we made huge strides. I also bought a little steam cleaner because it just wasn't worth subjecting Piper to my frustration--and lord knows, our anxious, frustrated, aggravated attitude is the antitheses of what works when training our Yorkies! Be calm and firm when accident occurs--and over-the-top goofy (you!!!) when pups are successful. It's a process, but one that you can manage---just look at those impossibly cute faces, their adorable antics and that'll help put things in perspective. Most of have been/are there and done/doing that--you're not alone!!! |