"Linda" wrote in message
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We just got a female cavalier spaniel one week ago and of course started
housebreaking it immediately when we got home with her. We are using the
crate and since I do not work--well not outside of home anyways--lol I
follow her constantly. Taking her out about every 45 mins or so and of
course there's been a few accidents in the house and I just say no outside
and then take her out. I don't believe in the rubbing the nose or
screaming
etc. Didn't do that with my kids so why should a dog tolerate it?

Taking her out as often as you can, and watching for signs (they become more
apparent the longer you have the dog) is the best method. Have to keep your
eyes on her just about all the time.


Anyways, she is 12 weeks old. How long does it usually take before they
go
to the door etc and you can really trust them?

Some dogs never go to the door. They just wait for you to take them out.

She's actually doing pretty good as when I do take her out she usually
goes
within a minute. My 2 shih tzus I talked to the sun, moon, leaves, twigs
etc for sometimes forever it seemed like praying they would go--lol.

Dont' forget to appplaud, cheer and give her a treat, every time she goes
outside.

Another question put her on the leash and of course she froze up and so I
drag her around. Any recommendations on how to get them to walk. Tried
taking a rope out there so she might possibly follow. Took my shih tzu
hoping she would follow him but she knows that blasted leash is on
her--lol.