I had the same problem with Charlie when I first got him. I wanted to have him with me all the time, but he had no idea when or where to go to do his business. I tried the kitchen, but it was too big too. It was also too far away from his crate, which is in the bedroom. So I bought one of those fences that are octogon shaped at Baby's R Us. It is made to keep a child confined when playing outside. It folds flat for storage too. We set it up in the bedroom and put his crate at one side and the pee pee pad on the other side. At first we covered the floor with newspaper to see where he prefered to potty. Once he had established an area, we made sure that the pee pee pad was right there. Now he doesn't need the paper, just the pee pee pad.
His food is by the crate (but not in it). He got the idea really quick. He is 16 weeks now, and he never goes anywhere in the house except for the pad, and outside. I think it was just enough room for him to figure out what I wanted. Oh, I don't reward him for going on the pad only outside, cause that is what I really want him to do, but it has saved the floors from numerous stains. Good Luck, I hope it helps. |