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    I would be inclined to go back to the puppy pads for a while, you said you have had nothing but problems since you stopped - he seemed to understand what they were for and it will certainly save your carpets and frazzled nerves!

    By taking this step back (not backwards there is a difference) you will be calmer about the whole peeing issue which your pup will pick up on. Take the pressure off you both and focus on the positive things your doggy gives you. Good luck
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    Oh man, I'm sorry you're having so much trouble with your little guy... D: *sigh* puppieees.

    It sounds, to me, like Bumper has too much freedom. A puppy's freedom to roam around the house unsupervised has to be earned, and it has to be gradually increased. I would block his access to the areas of the house that he likes to potty in the most, COMPLETELY, for now... unless you're right there with him. You need to treat him like a brand new, 8 week-old puppy at this point, and start fresh.

    Don't do the potty pads. They work with some dogs, with other dogs, they just expect that to mean they can potty anywhere in the house. From now on, make sure he never has an opportunity to potty in the house. Crate him, or put him in an x-pen, when he can't be watched. Tether him to you when you're busy around the house. Take him out hourly to potty, and take out your son and husband to teach them how to give him his potty command and reward him - have them help clean up, so they realize what a pain the messes are! Take him on walks or get him running and playing in the backyard, to encourage him to poop. Your best tool is to set him up for absolute success.



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