I'm a first time GSD (puppy) owner. I have had other dogs (older, never pups) in the past which is probably why I'm so stumped.
I picked Nara up from the breeder yesterday and she was perfect-- so sweet and she attached herself to me quickly. She follows me everywhere I go, even if it's just across the room. She is about 10 weeks old and I wanted to start potty training asap, but I knew it wasn't going to be perfect asap. I put down pee pads and she used them last night and today for a couple of hours. She then started using my grandmother's room as a restroom. She pooped on her bed, and then floor a while after. I tried walking her before this, but she just doesn't want to. She cries and cries and I have to drag her as she struggles to get out of the harness and back into the house. So, she doesn't do her business outside. So she does it in my grandmother's room for some reason rather than the pads/outside. I don't know what's wrong. Just about 20 minutes ago I took her out and the same struggles and no relieving herself. Literally as soon as we get inside, she gets atop my grandmother's bed and pees. I don't know what to do. I've thought about a trainer but the majority cost a lot of money and I'm not sure if I'm willing or if it's worth it. Pleaaaase help!!
I also want to point out she is a total sweetie besides that. She shares her food, water, toys ETC with no problem and nips a bit when she plays but that's it. It's extremely light.
Giving her back/away is out of the question. I know in the end it'll all be worth it but I just want to know how to get through the here and now.
I picked Nara up from the breeder yesterday and she was perfect-- so sweet and she attached herself to me quickly. She follows me everywhere I go, even if it's just across the room. She is about 10 weeks old and I wanted to start potty training asap, but I knew it wasn't going to be perfect asap. I put down pee pads and she used them last night and today for a couple of hours. She then started using my grandmother's room as a restroom. She pooped on her bed, and then floor a while after. I tried walking her before this, but she just doesn't want to. She cries and cries and I have to drag her as she struggles to get out of the harness and back into the house. So, she doesn't do her business outside. So she does it in my grandmother's room for some reason rather than the pads/outside. I don't know what's wrong. Just about 20 minutes ago I took her out and the same struggles and no relieving herself. Literally as soon as we get inside, she gets atop my grandmother's bed and pees. I don't know what to do. I've thought about a trainer but the majority cost a lot of money and I'm not sure if I'm willing or if it's worth it. Pleaaaase help!!
I also want to point out she is a total sweetie besides that. She shares her food, water, toys ETC with no problem and nips a bit when she plays but that's it. It's extremely light.
Giving her back/away is out of the question. I know in the end it'll all be worth it but I just want to know how to get through the here and now.