I discovered that I couldn't do it. I work from home, so I thought it would be a breeze to train my two. The problem is, I'm actually working - I get too engrossed in what I'm doing to realize they're about to potty in their pen. I also found that I didn't have the time nor patience to work on their training in the evenings. That's when I wanted to snuggle and play with them! In short, training wasn't going well for me and it was all my fault.
My solution may seem extreme, but train and board was my only hope. I took them to a well respected trainer in my area where they'll stay for 2 weeks. He teaches housetraining, loose leash walking, sit, down, and a few other things. I miss them terribly, but I know it's best for all of us.
ETA: There are follow up training sessions that I have to participate in for 3 weeks after their boarding ends, plus "homework". I just didn't want to give the impression that there's no effort at all on the owner's part.
My solution may seem extreme, but train and board was my only hope. I took them to a well respected trainer in my area where they'll stay for 2 weeks. He teaches housetraining, loose leash walking, sit, down, and a few other things. I miss them terribly, but I know it's best for all of us.
ETA: There are follow up training sessions that I have to participate in for 3 weeks after their boarding ends, plus "homework". I just didn't want to give the impression that there's no effort at all on the owner's part.
