house training

[suevernon]

My family is owned by Bonnie - she is just over one year old and obviously the most important member of the family. There is one problem, she is left once a day for about 30 minutes for the school run - and I guarantee she will have weed on the floor when I get home. What can I do? When she goes outside for a wee, we all fuss her, shout hooray etc, etc, (the neighbours think we are barmy!) but I am now stuck for ideas. Telling her off does not work as the moment is over when we get home and she just looks at you with those sad boxer dog eyes! Please can someone help!
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[Tulsa-Dan]

Sounds like a bit of separation insecurity to me. Make sure the pup has plenty to do and keep her occupied when you are gone. Leave her a treat bag (a paper bag filled with treats, balls and a squishy toy or something) so she can rip into it while you're gone and have a good time. She will then be too busy when you leave to think about you being gone and feeling insecure and pee peeing in the house.

Crating your dog is also a valuable tool in housetraining the dog.

As she grows, she'll become more accustomed to your being gone for periods of time and this "insecurity" will diminish.

Good luck.