Housebreaking Problems

[Marilyn Minni]

My Maggie is 13 months old and I am still having problems with her housebreaking. She doesn't tell me when she wants to go out. We even leave the door open a lot so she can just go into the yard but she'll still go indoors many time. Now let me tell you about today. She went out this morning at 7:30 and did both with no problem. I was busy, the door was open, and she wet indoors again. I take her for long walks every afternoon - like 2 or 3 miles. She has full run of the house and yard and probably gets too much love. Whenever she "makes" indoors we clean it really good with Natures Miracle. We praise her for going outdoors and never scold her for going inside.

I am really frustrated............ any suggestions. She is the sweetest dog I've ever had but I have never had this problem before!

[Mommy2Max]

Tru Dat!

[Marilyn Minni]

Well, we had our first dry day!! I did what you all recommended and closed her off in the entry way that is tile. It is actually part of the family room, but it's entry so there is tile for the first 6 feet and it's about 10 feet wide. I kept her with me all day and took her for a long walk in the afternoon and a shorter walk tonight. She did everything on the walk - so far so good.................I'll keep a count and hope this continues. We also picked up the area rug, so now we only have the hard wood floors.

Thanks to all of you for you're recommendations............Marilyn

[Janie]

Keep up the good work ...do not give up. Let us know how things go. You were given great advise!