inne
Posted : 6/29/2006 12:51:02 AM
She goes on the floor because she isn't potty trained yet. (I'm going to guess that there aren't any medical issues like a UTI going on because she does hold it at night and in her crate, but if you think there might be a medical reason, go to the vet)
Do you watch her the whole time she's out of her crate? What do you do when you see her peeing? What do you do if she pees and you don't see her doing it?
I would suggest tethering her to you when she's not in her crate. As soon as you see her peeing, interrupt her. Don't scold or say anything in a harsh tone of voice, just say something that gets her attention to make her stop. I said 'ep, ep!' and immediately took her outside. I gave her command ('go potty') and if she peed she got praise and treats. If she didn't continue peeing we went back inside. I also predicted when she would have to pee and pre-emptively took her outside. I knew she has to pee after eating, after playing and about every two in general, so we would go out on a specific schedule. She quickly became reliable enough to know that going to the bathroom = going outside, so she stood by the door if she had to go.
Also, try to read her language. Does she give any signs that she has to go that perhaps you are missing?