I swear she knows what she's doing...

[Bella'sMommy]

Originally Posted by silyjillie

I read a post once that they put an x-pen outside in the grass and everytime they took their dog out they put her in the pen. Because it wasn't very big their dog didn't have much room to play and it was very boring to them and they'd pee rite away. If you did it for a few weeks it'd also get Bella use to only going in a certain area of your yard. I've always remembered this because I thought it was a very good idea. I didn't have a yard when I got Meeko so, I was left to take him on walks. But, someday when I get another and hopefully have a yard, I'll definitely be doing this.

I'd also start making it a comand. Just as she's peeing say go potty and reward rite away. This way if you're in a rush one day or it's raining you can just let her out say go potty and she'll go rite away. Good luck!!!

That is a great idea! If the walking stops working I'll definitely give that a try! Thank you!

[scoobymom]

Give Bella a big Congratulations hug from Scooby!

[GucciBear]

As soon as Gucci's vet said it was ok, we started walking him. Fortunately the timing was great - we went on vacation and Gucci was with me 24/7. I was able to walk him more often and he got the idea quickly. Now at 5 months he rarely if ever uses the pad in his playpen. He waits for his walks. I'm lucky as well because I work less than 2 miles away either my husband or my daughter can walk him at lunch if I can't get away. These pups are smarter than you think. You just have to learn what works best. In our case it was walking. When we et him run in the backyard, that's what he does. . . run!

[Bella'sMommy]

Originally Posted by scoobymom

Give Bella a big Congratulations hug from Scooby!

Aww....Bella says Thanks, Scooby!

[Bella'sMommy]

Originally Posted by GucciBear

As soon as Gucci's vet said it was ok, we started walking him. Fortunately the timing was great - we went on vacation and Gucci was with me 24/7. I was able to walk him more often and he got the idea quickly. Now at 5 months he rarely if ever uses the pad in his playpen. He waits for his walks. I'm lucky as well because I work less than 2 miles away either my husband or my daughter can walk him at lunch if I can't get away. These pups are smarter than you think. You just have to learn what works best. In our case it was walking. When we et him run in the backyard, that's what he does. . . run!

That's really great! Thank you for sharing! Fingers crossed that walking continues to work for us!

[GeorgiaOnMyMind]

Yes, when they were younger, yes - they thought all the rugs were the pee pads, so I got rid of all my throw rugs and even my 8X10 rugs. We have tile throughout our entire house so it kinda looked bare for awhile till we got used to it!

They don't do it anymore though and I've added back in the bathroom rugs and also two throw rugs on each side of our bed, which will be really nice this winter. NOT having to get out of bed on an ice cold floor.

Have a great evening!

Originally Posted by LDandPasquale

Hmm thats a good idea...altough i've trained Pasquale to go on a pee pad inside....i also would like for him to learn to go outside. Cause when i take him for a walk...he holds it til we get home and then runs to his pee pad and goes...i guess i really cant complain.

Although i missed the throw run thing? Does she think your throw rug is the pee pad?