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Originally Posted by rachelsyorkie  That would be very frustrating, have you ever crate trained-you might research that and a good bit of play/exercise when you get home & before you leave if possible. It takes alot of stradegy & patience-you have to see it from the puppies view then try to help her rethink her behavior & thats not easy. It sounds like you are trying but about at your wits end-I hope you can figure out whats best for your family & puppy soon. |
Yeah, we are sorta on and off crate training. She has no problem being in her crate, but she also has no problem going to the potty in her crate. So I have no idea how long she can hold it, because sometimes she'll hold it for hours, sometime ten minutes. She's not the type to cry and whine to get out if she has to go. She will just proceed to use it, then get downright comfortable in it. I'll pay attention to her food and water intake, and it's the same thing: she may hold it for a long time, or she may not. I do think she can hold it through the night (from 10ish to 5:30ish) since she's quite inactive. But during the day - anybody's guess.
I guess I'm at my wits end, but I have done this before with my Shih-tzu I used to have. But not to the point where I wanna get rid of her. I know it's possible. The only difference is with my Shih-tzu, he wouldn't EVER poop in his crate. Cali has the amazing ability to become best friends with her crap.