Same thing with my Max. He was not pan trained like the breeder said. Yesterday I decided I was too stressed so I decided to treat him like an 8 week old. Since the weather here is going to be warm for the next week or so, I threw out the pan and decided to housebreak him to the outside like I've done all the other dogs. The vet said it was ok in spite of his small size. I've been taking him outside all day and rewarding him for doing his business. He hasn't messed in the house all day. It will take longer since he's had 5 months to learn bad habits and he made a lot of messes in the kitchen in the week I've had him. But I feel more in control and comfortable with this decision which will probably make him less stressed. I will still crate him with the litter pan at night, though. Hope it doesn't confuse him, but at least I have a plan! |