[Jorja'smom]

Jorja is 4.5 months old and has the peeing outside down pat. She will come tell me or be standing by the door but the pooping is another story. I can be waiting outside for her to potty for 10 minutes and nothing and bring her in then when my head is turned she'll do her business. Is this normal and something she will figure out soon? She poops outside maybe half of the time which is better then none at all but I'd like to see that percentage go up. I thought the peeing would be harder to hold.
I don't get mad at her but say sternly "no potty" or try to grab her and take her out. She's quick though and it's hard to catch her in the act.
Any suggestions :?:

Thank you!

Marty

 

[Jac]

Good morning, Marty...

I checked my "favorite" advice column and found a few interesting ideas about this problem...I don't know if any of them apply, but it can't hurt to send them on to you. :wink:

Personally, our doggie door has been a God-send!

This is a frustrating problem and I hope that this helps:

http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Conten ... C=0&A=1065

http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Conten ... C=0&A=1085

http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Conten ... C=0&A=1086

 

[Jorja'smom]

Thank you for all the links, Jacque. I think one thing I can do is have a more set feeding time. When she goes outside I always give her a treat and praise her like crazy. I want to give her more freedom in the house but until this gets worked out she will need to continue to be on her umbilical cord, aka leash.

Thanks again!
Marty