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Comment by Elizabeth, Hermione and Luna on March 22, 2012 at 10:59pm

I agree with Jane. I would just set a schedule related to mealtime and naps. Go out right away after eating and when she wakes up from a nap. Never go more than a couple of hours. Notice when she DOES go and keep track (write it down) thenyou'll build a chedule.

Comment by Ralphie & Sue on March 22, 2012 at 10:12pm

Ralphie just turned 1 and he is just starting to finally not having accidents (even in the areas he used to always go) our guest bathroom and dining room table.  To prevent this, I kept every door closed in the house and only allowed him in areas where i can keep an eye out.  As the others say and the forum says, prevention is key.  When he did have an accident I calmly took him to the area where he shoudl have gone instead (that's a tip I read on this forum).  It works!    Good luck! :)  

Comment by Bev Levy on March 22, 2012 at 8:43pm

Check the FAQ for potty training. Your corgi is still a baby and won't really have good enough control over her bladder yet to understand what door to go to or to signal that she has to go. At this point it is up to you to avoid accidents. If you are consistent she will get it. However, it is unlikely for her to be reliable for at least the first year.

Comment by Steph Bussema on March 22, 2012 at 6:28pm

Emma sometimes tells us she had to go out, sometimes not.  We just figured out her routine (needs to go first thing in the morning, needs to go after eating, etc) and we let her out at those times.  It works out pretty well.

Comment by Sandy Stickney on March 22, 2012 at 4:35pm

Just an FYI-I have 2 corgis that are now 2 years old, and they hardly ever signal to go out. 

Comment by Jane on March 22, 2012 at 4:19pm

At that age I wouldn't wait for her to tell you she needs to go out, just take her out every hour or so and watch her like a hawk all the time. If you can't watch her put her in a crate or an xpen.