Epiphany.

I had a light bulb moment this morning. I've been trying to figure out why Goldy's potting training hasn't gone well, and comparing her progress to Bear's.

Then I realized -
I got Bear in March.
I got Goldy in October.

I'm a teacher, so I'm off from June through mid August - see where this is going?

Bear was only alone all day for about 2 months, then I was home with him all day - playing outside, walking going to the dog park - therefore a MUCH easier time for both of us.

Goldy has been alone all day 3 months already and still has a few months of alone until I'm off for the summer - therefore I'm MUCH more aware of how much of a difference timing makes.

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Comment by Bev Levy on January 17, 2010 at 2:22pm: You may be on to something! We got Izzy in November and my husband broke his wrist slipping on the deck while going out with her when she pottyed. Spring and summer puppies are easier.

Comment by Jane Christensen on January 17, 2010 at 11:55am: Oh, so true. I have to time my new pups around my dogs having pups as I love to spend as much time as I can with the new family members. I am starting to look for a pup mid to late summer so that she will have the most time possible without distractions!

Comment by Beth on January 17, 2010 at 11:53am: Pottying would not be much of a difference for me based on time of year, since I don't have summers off. But socialization would be a HUGE difference and for that reason I would only ever get a spring or summer puppy.

She'll come around. The task may be more difficult, but it'll all work out in the end.