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Hi all,
Actually a couple of questions now that I think about it. Penny and I have been having at least a couple accidents on a daily basis. She is now 4 months and I guess, I just thought we would be farther in potty training. I've been taking her outside almost every hour and I've learned to stay out until she pees at least twice sometimes 3 or 4 times. But then 5 mins after we go back in, she often will go again. I'm still having trouble seeing her signals as most of the time she seems to just stop whatever she is doing and squat without hestitation. Then I pick her up and out we go again. Is this normal? I was concerned she might have a UTI but she can tolerate 4 hrs in the crate without any accidents.
Another concern I have is that we live in an apartment on the second floor. While I have no problem taking her out, she is scared of the stairs and I'm carrying her up and down them. Could this cause a problem with her not learning to actually walk herself out to go potty? Or even with learning to signal that she needs to go? I hope this makes sense. I've tried sitting on the steps with her and offering treat but she refuses them, which is not Penny. Any suggestions on getting her past this hurdle? Thanks for the help.
Actually a couple of questions now that I think about it. Penny and I have been having at least a couple accidents on a daily basis. She is now 4 months and I guess, I just thought we would be farther in potty training. I've been taking her outside almost every hour and I've learned to stay out until she pees at least twice sometimes 3 or 4 times. But then 5 mins after we go back in, she often will go again. I'm still having trouble seeing her signals as most of the time she seems to just stop whatever she is doing and squat without hestitation. Then I pick her up and out we go again. Is this normal? I was concerned she might have a UTI but she can tolerate 4 hrs in the crate without any accidents.
Another concern I have is that we live in an apartment on the second floor. While I have no problem taking her out, she is scared of the stairs and I'm carrying her up and down them. Could this cause a problem with her not learning to actually walk herself out to go potty? Or even with learning to signal that she needs to go? I hope this makes sense. I've tried sitting on the steps with her and offering treat but she refuses them, which is not Penny. Any suggestions on getting her past this hurdle? Thanks for the help.