Oh my I can relate to your story!! Years ago we had two toy poodles who used to sleep in our bed (of course). Well, you know how sometimes as you are sleeping you will just grab a hunk of blanket/sheet and lift it up a little to pull over you? You guessed it! As I picked up the sheet I accidentally hurled Pumpkin onto the floor. He had been sound asleep, poor little guy, and fortunately he wasn't injured at all, just surprised to find himself on the floor.

Back to the housetraining - My daughter is in the process of training her Greater Swiss Mountain Dog right now. The breeder said this breed is very food motivated so he suggested the tiny training treats, along with lots of praise, when he does his pottying in the yard. I didn't know to do that with Bella and I think it might have speeded things along for her too as she very much enjoys her treats. To this day, when she knows she has earned one for doing something that was asked of her, she will now go directly to the spot in the kitchen where they are kept and wait for one.