My dog needs extra potty help!

[Freedom]

Consider putting a towel or light weight blanket over the crate, to make it more "cave like." Even if it is just the back portion. See if thath makes any difference.

Here are 2 links with info on house training. There is probably nothing there you don't already know, but take a peak just in case.

This one is a valuable educational resource, and I use this one a lot. Scroll down, watching the middle column, until you get to Puppy Info. There is "house training 101," and the tether method, either of which may be of interest to you.

http://www.bichonfriseusa.com/index....ational%20mark


Here is another web link on training:

http://www.bichon.org/crate.htm

Best wishes. Sandie

[boricuajenny5]

The problem is that she does go on the puppy pads when i am home. I am thinking that has to do with the fact that I give her a treat every time she goes on the pad. When I am not home, she gets no treat so she doesnt care.

I clean the area rugs once a week with the enzyme solution and a rug cleaner. I use a spot bot on all other days to just clean the spot I saw.

I took her out to the park today and tired her out before coming home and putting her in the crate. She didnt protest too much but I was sure to drain her of her energy this time.