Pottys every 15 minutes in house

Boy can I sympathize.  My pup is almost 15 weeks old and I can certainly understand what you're going through, especially the part about nipping and biting while you're trying to hug her.  We tried a suggestion that we read in a book that says it helps if you have two people work together on this; one holds a treat in the hand, something the pup can chew on, not just gulp down, and the other does the petting.  We tried it and this has really helped Ruby to understand that good things happen when she lets us hug and touch her.  Now she is much better and we don't really need to treat anymore during the petting.  We do give lots and lots of praise, though. As for the peeing, the only thing I can think of, other than checking with a vet to make sure she doesn't have a UTI, is to never let her have any freedom.  It sounds mean but if she is tethered to you, like hooking her leash through your belt loop, she is much less likely to pee that close to you.  This won't last forever, and it really helps her bond to you.  She's so young and when she has too much freedom to explore, she's simply not equipped to make good decisions for herself. There is a wonderful book by Jean Dodd called The Dog Listener.  She's a British woman who's done mountains of research on canine behavior and we have learned so much from this book.  Our pup is a mini Aussie which means very high energy, and when we started utting her techniques to work (Amichien bonding - though I'm pretty sure she is not the creator of this technique, she just puts it in practical layman's terms for you) it really calmed Ruby down.  Hardly any jumping, nipping, etc. and no heel biting which is common for Ruby's breed.  Another book that we learned a lot from is called Before and After Getting Your Puppy by Ian Dunbar.  His info is so logical and easy to use. Best of luck to you.  She's gorgeous, BTW.

The fact that she holds it all night leads me to believe this is probably not an infection based problem, but is training related.  You may want to make sure she doesn't have a bacterial infection. 
 
I would keep her on leash anytime she is not in her crate.  She should be attached to you at all times.  When you take her outside, watch closely to see if she goes.  If so, treat and praise.  If not, take her inside and crate her.  Repeat this process every 20 minutes until she goes outside.  Once she goes then you can play with her for a while.  I think this is really just an issue of to much freedom.  Tighten the reigns a little and you'll get through this quickly.

Thank you for the book referrals.  And for the hint on petting and hugging.  I will use your suggestions, but first I will take her to the vet and have her checked for an infection. 
 
Thanks again,
Ta

Mic,
[sm=wink2.gif]  You were right.  I have done exactly as you said.  I can not believe how many times she fakes me out when we would go outside.  That is why she was coming in and going pee on the floor in the house.  I am also taking the clicker with me outside.  She likes to train with the clicker.  She has not pottied in the house all day since your post.  I keep her beside me, and the trick for that was simple.  I brought her blanket and layed it by my feet and kept her in the office with me.  When I left the office, I would return her to her tie up in the dinningroom.  She has done very well.  Very little whinning........less negative behaviors.  Thank you so much.  I did get some work done today for a change.  That was nice.  Life has been very different since getting Ellie. 

I am still going to have her checked by the vet.  Just to make sure.

You are great!!
Sincerely,
Ta

I am so happy for you!  Congrats.  Lets hope for smooth sailing from here on out.

One more little word of advice.  A big mistake people make is....things start going well, and then they give the dog some freedom.  Next thing you know the dog is back peeing on the floor again.  It only takes a few mistakes to erase all of your hard work.  So please stay right on top of her, and when you can't focus on her, crate her right away. 

I would stick with this for at least 8-12 weeks.

BTW...you have one of the cutest pups I have ever seen.

Good luck!

Thank You!  Hope we are able to chat again.
 
She is a beauty that is for sure.  My heart just melted when I first saw her.
I am surprised that I have not found anyone else with a Weimaraner on this site so far.
 
I will stick with the routine.  She is so willing to learn and please.
 
Thanks again,
Ta