Your son is so cute!!!!!
Anyway, being a petstore bought dog, I can see why she doesn't mind stepping in her poop and she probably very under socialized too.
Carry her when you are getting the leash and carry her down the stairs instead of letting her walk down will prevent her from pooping until you reach the bottom.
Have her on a strick potty schedule. As soon as she learns it she shouldn't need to go out every hour to potty and it will prevent the frustration of having to take her out every couple of hours and not knowing if she need to poop or not.
Leaving her with you mother in law in a good idea. It will give you a break. Having a puppy in the house is like having another child. It's hard enough to take care of 1 child not to say 2. Take the time to relax a little bit and hopefully when the puppy comes back you will be less frustrated and ready to start potty training again.
Remember take it easy, be patient and be very consistent in her potty training.
Good luck and I hope she will get it soon. |