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Ladylavender · 06-01-2006, 06:22 AM

Millie is 100% house broken too. But she was not reliably house broken until she was 61/2 months old. (she only goes outside).

I got her at 12 wks and did nothing but work on her potty training until she was 100% housebroken. I focused focused focused for 3 months! it was exhausting and fustrating and I never want to go thru it again. I never never never left my eyes off her while she out of her crate or x-pen AND I did not let her have the full run of the house. We kept her to only one room of the house until she considered that room her "den" and would not pee in that room when let out. Only then did I start introducing her to other rooms. She was allowed in the kitchen to eat though, but I kept my eyes on her all the time. She probably had only 3 accidents in house during this 3 month period. That's how close of a watch I had on her. It was the worst time I spent with her because I work a full time job and I was absolutely exhausted. Thank goodness I had my husband for support.

But I can say now, it was time well spent! The payoff of having a completely house broken pet has made our relationship with Millie so much richer and stress free. I never have that worry on my mind, ever! I sacrified 3 months from my life and hers to have a lifetime of enjoyment with her.

So to do it right, is a lot of work, but your investment will have great rewards.

06-01-2006, 06:22 AM	#4
Ladylavender YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Soddy Daisy, TN Posts: 733	Millie is 100% house broken too. But she was not reliably house broken until she was 61/2 months old. (she only goes outside). I got her at 12 wks and did nothing but work on her potty training until she was 100% housebroken. I focused focused focused for 3 months! it was exhausting and fustrating and I never want to go thru it again. I never never never left my eyes off her while she out of her crate or x-pen AND I did not let her have the full run of the house. We kept her to only one room of the house until she considered that room her "den" and would not pee in that room when let out. Only then did I start introducing her to other rooms. She was allowed in the kitchen to eat though, but I kept my eyes on her all the time. She probably had only 3 accidents in house during this 3 month period. That's how close of a watch I had on her. It was the worst time I spent with her because I work a full time job and I was absolutely exhausted. Thank goodness I had my husband for support. But I can say now, it was time well spent! The payoff of having a completely house broken pet has made our relationship with Millie so much richer and stress free. I never have that worry on my mind, ever! I sacrified 3 months from my life and hers to have a lifetime of enjoyment with her. So to do it right, is a lot of work, but your investment will have great rewards.