Easy now...I won't let you get away with too much.

 

Alright, so I've been texting Randy.

Apparently my dog, Mattie, has been peeing inside.

We've had a few problems with this before. She's done it at my stepmom's house AND my sister's house, but keep in mind that at both of their houses, there are other dogs who also have potty training issues.

But Randy's house was new when he bought it and the carpet has never been peed on. Up to this point, I haven't had any problems with Mattie going potty inside at Randy's house.

She only does it on carpet. My house is all wood floors and we have zero problems.

She has full access to the outside at Randy's, so it's not as though she has to hold it.

When I take her for walks, she likes to "mark", as though she is a male dog. Wondering if maybe that's a part of the problem.

Wondering what to do about it. I've never had to potty train a dog. Do I get her doggie diapers until she understands that she has to go outside? She is very bullheaded and doesn't respond well to forceful tones of voice, she usually runs away and just ignores us when she does something bad.

She also tore up a pair of my sandals yesterday. She's been at Randy's because I am trying to balance helping him out but I have to take care of her too, so..she's been at Randy's for a few days.

For all you dog people, what do I do? Is she being bad because she feels like I am not around?

 

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