Mia is now 9 mo. She was REALLY good for a while, then the "terrible twos" hit and we would go out, she would run off, not potty, potty in the house, etc. After about 3 mo of that and nearly going nuts, at 9 mo she is MUCH BETTER. She listens and responds. MOST of the time she makes it outside as long as we pay attention to her. There is hope - I think!