[Elaine]

Hi,
I have a 16 weeek old puppy that is generally doing very well.....up until 2 days ago. Crate training was a desaster - she was hurting herself in the crate any time I shut the door so I gave up on that. She did MUCH better and was calmer in a restricted open area. She needs to go out every 1 1/2 to 2 hours and in the middle of the night and she lets me know now by wining at the door.

My problem is that all of a sudden she is agitated around "her" spot outside, she will finally go but she seems very reluctant to do so. Also.....she has started going in the house again even after I have taken her out. I have started taking her out more often but she just seems more and more nervous.

I have been reading all the recent posts on house training, and one hint I got is that maybe some other dog has marked in her spot and she is intimidated?? I live in a wooded area without fencing and cannot keep other animals from marking in our yard.

Any suggestions.

Thanks, Elaine