<p>I have 3 Shih (h=t) tzu’s…12, 6 and 2. The female is the oldest and was literally impossible to train from day 1. The 2 males go out to do their biz, but since she goes in random spots…inside, outside…they will occasionally got where she has. This was a huge problem for us, obviously. I tried the puppy boxes, similar to kitty boxes…literally no luck…the cat used it. Wee wee pads have been the most successful thing so far. I notice that she has 2 “private” spots that she will go in, so I actually layer 3/4 pads in those areas, and she uses them. If I am going out for a long period of time, I’ll put them in other places in the house…just to remind her…if not…fuggedaboudit. I have actually had trainers try to work with her, crating etc…lol, and we ended up having to put her on an anti-depressant and an anti-anxiety med for stress. She’s an unusual dog, but we love her and I can’t give up on her…so, I’ve learned to compensate for her…in the house we have all wood floors! The rooms with area rugs are blocked off, so…vinegar, water and a touch of dish washing liquid gets up all the mess without ruining any floors…(in case anyone needs a wood floor tip…never use orange glo products etc. Just get windex with vinegar and spary it on the floor and buff with a microcloth mop. Amazing results).</p>
<p>Anyway, I think I’m going to look into the turf thingy that was mentioned…maybe it will help her “zero” in on one area. The worst thing is, she does go outside too! Only not if the weather is in anyway inclement!.</p>
<p>And yet I love em:) go figure!</p>