At my wits end...

I've posted about this before, but I really need some help now...We have a puppy that is 4 months old, and we have been trying to crate/potty train her for over 2 months. I've read books, I've done research, I've talked to trainers and vets... I've been getting up every 2 hours at night to take her out...she still goes potty in the crate AT LEAST once a night. Plus, she cries constantly when she's in there, which not only makes me feel terrible, but causes me to lose a ton of sleep...I don't know what else to do. I really want to keep her, but I can't keep going on like this...between the crying, taking her out, and giving her 1 or 2 baths every night, I've been getting about 2 hours of sleep a night. I love her so much, and I wish I could afford a trainer, but I just can't...Any suggestions? Thank you guys so much for your time.

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Permalink Reply by Jennifer Markley on July 28, 2010 at 2:21pm

You know, I had the same problem with Seanna. She did the same thing, kept getting bladder infections (or so they said). Then I got a new vet one day who noticed that she had an extra fold of skin over her pee opening. We wipe her once a day with baby wipes, and keep her hair trimmed around the opening. Waalaa! No more problems.

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Permalink Reply by Wendt Worth Corgi's on July 29, 2010 at 1:12am

Kelly brings up many good points. The UTI that has been mentioned I have dealt with on one of my puppies I was keeping for myself. What led me to knowing she had an infection was she wanted to sit all the time...hesitant for steps and when brushing her, between her back legs she was wet which was unusual. She had a very early onset of a UTI. Whenever I hear of an older pup like yours having an urination problem I always mention the UTI. Couldn't hurt to have the vet culture it. Good luck..

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Permalink Reply by Krissy C. on August 4, 2010 at 1:59am

Oooh sitting all the time? That's a symptom I have not heard of before. Good to know... Here I thought I was just over-worrying.

(To the original poster: I wish you luck! You've gotten a lot of great advice from folks here.)

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Permalink Reply by Lauren Wallace on July 29, 2010 at 9:30am

I really really REALLY appreciate all of your advice. Y'all have given me a lot of hope. Thank you all ever so kindly :)

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Permalink Reply by Renee on August 6, 2010 at 5:11am

I know I'm going to get in trouble for this but...... Islept with both of mine in just a cardboard box with my arm hanging down into the box. they also had atoy with a little wind up clock inside after about a month then kennels at night. we tried nnot to put them in crates during the day but that did'nt work