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River · 10-11-2006, 09:52 AM

I really fretted about how long it took Indy to housebreak. All my other dogs were trained and trustworthy by 6months, but not Indy. It took over a year to get him to the point where he is pretty good now. He will be 2 in Feb and it was only during this past summer that it finally seemed to click with him. I also use the crate, but he now has a little more freedom than he did. He does sleep with us but has never had a problem on our bed, but he wasn't allowed in our bed until he was consistent about going potty outside. The key is like the others said, BE CONSISTENT! No matter what, make sure you keep the schedule the same and he knows what's coming next. I thought I would lose my mind with Indy too, but it did finally sink in. There were many times when I just wanted to give up, but I would make myself keep consistent and it did finally pay off.

10-11-2006, 09:52 AM	#8
River Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: PA Posts: 188	I really fretted about how long it took Indy to housebreak. All my other dogs were trained and trustworthy by 6months, but not Indy. It took over a year to get him to the point where he is pretty good now. He will be 2 in Feb and it was only during this past summer that it finally seemed to click with him. I also use the crate, but he now has a little more freedom than he did. He does sleep with us but has never had a problem on our bed, but he wasn't allowed in our bed until he was consistent about going potty outside. The key is like the others said, BE CONSISTENT! No matter what, make sure you keep the schedule the same and he knows what's coming next. I thought I would lose my mind with Indy too, but it did finally sink in. There were many times when I just wanted to give up, but I would make myself keep consistent and it did finally pay off.