I'd try the kong for the barking, and leave a the TV on animal plant. Or at least a radio going.
Also when your home, need to confine to a smaller area, and make sure there is a pee pad in that area. And try to make sure its an area without carpet. Never let them have full reign of the house till after they've had it down pat...for a long time. Then add another area to the one they're used to. Don't add another area till they have both of those areas down pat, no mistakes. This takes a while.
Might want to keep a leash on your pup, and tie it around your wasit, that way you can see when they start to sniff or circle....they need to go, RIGHT NOW. Get to the potty pad. When they get through pottying in the right place, always praise a lot and give a small treat.
If I lived up 3 flights of stairs.....don't think I'd got a dog! Thats a lot of work. But then again, I may be a lot older than you, and not fond of climbing stairs. |