In response to Sammi, I've had Gunner since he was 3 months old. He seemed housetrained for awhile and then forgot it - so I guess he was never trained. I take him out after every meal and quite often before and after that. Sometimes he just pees in the kitchen when no one is looking! I've been trying to reward him more when he goes outside.

As for the fence, we can't afford one. I'm just nervous about leaving him home alone all day - the mess he makes after one hour is bad!! I guess I can come hom during lunch to check on him. I'm so new at all this!!!! Thanks for being patient with me