Congratulations on your soon to be new family member! I know you will absolutely ADORE her!! Never met a poodle I didn't fall in love with (I've had four)!! All of my dogs were trained straight to the outdoors first (didn't use paper) so I think Ktreva has given you excellent advice for some good steps for housebreaking your little sweetie from papers to the yard. One of my toys "got the picture" in just one weekend. She was the exception, though you will find that your little poodle will learn very quickly and their main goal in life seems to be to please their "people." My poodles were Peaches and Pumpkin (toy apricots), Ashley (miniature silver) and Whitney (standard black). I am doggieless right now (my last baby died 6/4/98) and there are two cats living with me now. I really would like to have another dog but am concerned about "peaceful co-existence" at this point. I'm still thinking about it though!!! For now I will be content to share your joy. Please let us know what name you select and give her some hugs from me!!!