Training/Paper training

[Lulu1120]

U see even TInkerbelle has done it! And u see what i mean about letting them hhave access to the whole house?

Be patient and consistent and u will succeed!

[Coco's Mom]

Originally Posted by wemple2

No, I haven't had to use pee pads...but it sounds like a good idea to me. If it's not feasible to have her potty outside only...you'll have to come up with another plan. I also liked the idea of putting some type of grate over the pads...to prevent shredding...and to keep her from walking in her own pee. Really, truly wish you luck...keep us updated on how she's doing. But you have to make up your mind...and stick to the plan, you'll confuse her if you continually change the rules...

i think if i tape the pads down really well with mailing tape we should be fine. has anyone done this with several pads? i would think that then she wouldn't touch them in a destructive way. i am sure the trainer can assist with preventing that as well and correcting the behavior. i will let you all know when i get everything and how its going!

[wemple2]

I just know Co Co will get it and do great...sounds like you're determined to win this one...she just needs some guidance...and consistency...persistence...and a whole lot of love!!! Be brave, you can do this, it's not impossible...with plan in hand and the proper set up...it will work, don't give up...that's the easy way out, and she'll never understand if you do...we'll continue to be here for encouragement!!!

[Coco's Mom]

Originally Posted by wemple2

I just know Co Co will get it and do great...sounds like you're determined to win this one...she just needs some guidance...and consistency...persistence...and a whole lot of love!!! Be brave, you can do this, it's not impossible...with plan in hand and the proper set up...it will work, don't give up...that's the easy way out, and she'll never understand if you do...we'll continue to be here for encouragement!!!

thanks so much!

another update... she did it again today, we thought we were on a great roll! she peed A RIVER and i came home from work and she was drenched in it.

i feel terrible. first time that happened since monday.

[Coco's Mom]

i bought the ex pen! one end has a nature's miracle potty pad on it (taped to my floor with masking tape). the other side has her food and bed and toys.

thoughts? advice?

[wemple2]

Just do it...every day, and she'll get it. Have you had her checked to make sure she doesn't have a bladder infection? I really have absolutely no experience with pen and peepad training. But I know there are a whole lot of people here that do...So is she to have 2 separate places to pee, I mean where is she to go when you are home with her and she's out of the pen...or is there a way for her to get in when she has to go? Hope the masking tape works, I would think that would be one more thing for her to chew at...Anyway, good luck again...Oh I was going to ask, how many hours was she alone when she peed the river yesterday, you really can't expect her to hold it too long, she has to have some place to relieve herself. Let us know how it goes, with the pen.

[Coco's Mom]

Originally Posted by wemple2

Just do it...every day, and she'll get it. Have you had her checked to make sure she doesn't have a bladder infection? I really have absolutely no experience with pen and peepad training. But I know there are a whole lot of people here that do...So is she to have 2 separate places to pee, I mean where is she to go when you are home with her and she's out of the pen...or is there a way for her to get in when she has to go? Hope the masking tape works, I would think that would be one more thing for her to chew at...Anyway, good luck again...Oh I was going to ask, how many hours was she alone when she peed the river yesterday, you really can't expect her to hold it too long, she has to have some place to relieve herself. Let us know how it goes, with the pen.

well she shredded the first two pads. i was only gone 15 min at a time, testing her. she can potty outside when i let her out or she can go when she is alone, on the pads (if she wouldn't rip them!). the wiz dog that people were mentioning on here has a money back guarantee for 30 days. i am considering buying it as she still ripped the pads from the MIDDLE even though she was unable to rip from the sides due to tape.

when she peed the river yesterday she was unfortunately home for 9 hours. no one was able to assist me yesterday.

[Tinkerbelle1]

Have patience and be consistent. Sometime sit seems like they will never get it and then suddenly the do. When you are home she still needs to have access to the pen so that she can get to her pee pad otherwise she will definitely pee on the floor unless you take her out on a regular basis.

Your little one needs more exercise as she is cooped up all day. Mine is home alone for 9 hours as well and when I get home it is all about her. We go for a short walk to pee and poo and then we hop in the car and go to the ballfield down the street and I put her on a long leed (really long) as I cannot run and she runs like the wind and socializes with all the kids in the park. She absolutely loves it. We spend about 30 mins there and then come home and she has her supper and takes a little nap to recharge. After I do my chores and eat supper we go back to the ballfield for another 20 minutes.
After that she is tuckered and ready for snuggle time on the couch. Usually at 8:00 she will stand up on the ottoman and look at me and that is my cue to put her to bed. She sleeps in my room in a crib next to my bed. I know it sounds foolish but she has her own space to sleep and I don't worry about rolling over her at night. We both love it.

Try getting a plastic boot tray and taping the pee pad to that, it might help. I have to tell you that when Bella does use the papers on her boot tray she shreds them after use. As far as I am concerned that is the lesser of two evils. She can shred as long as she doesn't pee on the floor.

Hope things get better with the training.


Jay

[wemple2]

Boy I would think it would be hard to train her to use pads during the day, then outside at other times, doesn't that confuse them? I was always under the impression that they need one place and one place only to go potty. For me that one place is OUTSIDE, no peepads to worry about. I do work 8 hour days...and my husband 9 hours, but we both come home for lunch, so he's only alone for 4 or 5 hours at a time...and he holds it every day, has never peed in the house. Some nights he goes 8 hours without having to go out to potty until morning. You just have to find the system and routine that will work with your schedule and stick to it. Would laying a tarp down help, they're waterproof. I bought one to put down on the living room floor when we first got Winston, just in case he had an accident...never needed it. He got all A+'s in Potty Training 101. He was a wiz at wizzing from his first day on. So I know it can be done the problem is your gone too many hours for her to hold it, so she has to learn to potty in a tray or pad or something.Keep up the good work, and love her bunches when she does it right!!!

[estaple]

the wiz dog tray works pretty well, i have one, but it is really large. and my dog was prone to peeing on the edge of it instead of the middle.

[Coco's Mom]

i will most likely order the wiz dog. last night coco did not shred overnight but she pooped right next to the pad. does that mean i should put down an additional pad?

[wemple2]

She pooped in the middle of the night? Gee, Winston poops a lot, but never at night...1st thing in the morning, noon hour and after supper, like clockwork!!! Maybe she needs a schedule, write it down for her so she can read it...LOL!!! No really...I would say put down another pad, and as she doesn't use certain areas over a period of time, remove them, one by one...til she has only one to potty on. Keep up the good work...do it for CoCo...

[Coco's Mom]

Originally Posted by wemple2

She pooped in the middle of the night? Gee, Winston poops a lot, but never at night...1st thing in the morning, noon hour and after supper, like clockwork!!! Maybe she needs a schedule, write it down for her so she can read it...LOL!!! No really...I would say put down another pad, and as she doesn't use certain areas over a period of time, remove them, one by one...til she has only one to potty on. Keep up the good work...do it for CoCo...

i put down the additional pad. thanks!

[MYLittleMIA]

Thank You LulU I will try that!!! I hope it works with her. Here is another issue with her.... She likes to go into my siberian husky bowl and sneak one of his food (they are bigger than her food) and run to her crate and eat it. I think its kinda funny the way she does it..I have even lifted his plate off the floor but she gets on her back legs and reaches in. My siberian Husky doesn't get mad at her or even growls he just looks at her. But she shows more interest in his food than in her own. I keep her food always handy for her but I guess she thinks she is a big dog too and deserves a big dog food..LOL....

[Lulu1120]

Coco keep up the good work. So what that she did it on the side of the pad! it still on the other side of the play area! That is a great sign. Like u said, lay one more down. Very proud of u!