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Ok, another question from a new malt mommie. I told you I would be back frequently with questions
Our little girl is now 15 weeks. Our housetraining progress is such; We use the very small crate for sleeping. First thing in am we go outside and always have success with pee and poo. We utilize a doggie playpen in the main living area during the day when I need absolute control. [It is about 3.5'x4']. I am doing my best to watch her and catch her before she needs to relieve herself. I even attempt to know before SHE knows. Like going outside after a play session, feeding, etc. She is so much happier free of her playpen that she is out running the house most of the day. Heres the deal- if she has the urge, she does it anywhere. She is aware of the connection between potty outside [in her spot] and a treat, but won't hesitate to go inside, anywhere. Should I not allow her so much freedom? She follows me all day and I am trying very, very hard to watch her, but they tinkle so fast. I feel bad about keeping her in her pen. By the way, she has no problem with peeing in her crate or her pen. Doesn't mind being dirty. So confining her doesn't really help. Should i use a the smaller crate and build up to the larger pen? Should i give up the outdoor training and try pads? She is not trained to the pad. I had one down in her pen for the first week and she never touched it. I didn't try to encourage as i prefer the outdoor method. I would love to hear suggestions. Sorry for the long text. Thanks
