My toby seems like he did well, but he had his accidents. He's finally got the idea that going around in circles catches my attention and I head to the door quickly while I get excited while saying let's go potty. My new baby, Lexi, is only 10 weeks but I swear she's been better about heading to her paper. She has accidents, but she hits the paper more often than not. I think just watching and seeing her signs (dropping the chew toy, not interested in playing with big bubba and then running with her nose to the ground). I was running and picking her up and putting her in her enclosed pen where the paper is all the time and saying to her to go potty. Now, she tends to head that direction herself. Her mommy just has to remember to keep the gate open for her. I tend to just scold her a little and say "paper" lexi, but I'm also saying with in a calm, low voice so she focuses on me. I just have to laugh at her because she just knows she missed. I think the key is just praise, praise and praise when they do go on it. I'm waiting for the nice weather and finishing all her shots, but she wants to go outside with big bubba now. Make a big deal and love on them when they get on or close - especially if they attempted to find a spot on the paper. I keep the paper in a larger corner all the time, so she knows where it is. Keep calm and have a glass of tea to calm your nerves. I did almost the same thing with three kids and two dogs. They pick up on your nerves but react real well to excited praise. |