[nagdu] Going Inside

[Criminal Justice Major]

Hi, Hannah,
Am not sure if Pilot is still doing this or not, but back when I was in 
training there, we were instructed to keep the dog on a tie down or leash 
for the first six weeks to avoid indoor accidents or the dog getting into 
mischief.
Also, the dog should be taken out every thirty minutes in the beginning on 
the first day of arriving home and slowly increasing the parking schedule 
one hour to an hour and a half until you've reached the four hour mark.
If you don't have Nature's Miracle for dogs, I'd go to Petsmart or Petco to 
purchase a small bottle which you spray in the area of where the dog 
accident has happened.
The area needs to be  sprayed twice at least, but don't do it one spray 
after another.
Use an old towel to put down on the spot that's been sprayed so it can soak 
up the treatment cleaner.
When Odie has had indoor accidents in the past, I immediately started over 
from the basics of having him go potty every thirty mintues and then slowly 
increasing the parking time.
You can purchase a tie down cable to attach to a piece of furniture in your 
bedroom and also have another one in the living room where your dog can see 
you at all times.
It's also important to keep her on leash so she will eventually understand 
what is expected and continue to stick with the daily routine of obedience 
and training.
I'm sure others probably have different feelings or views on the matter here 
and you've probably already gotten the answer anyway.
Hope this helps though.
Bibi, husband Dale and Odie
medical alert service dog
the happy spirited bounty labra wolf