My puppy is a full-sized greyhound, 6 months old. I’ve had her since she was 2 months, and we’ve worked really consistently on potty training. She gets regular breaks every 4–5 hours(usually should be longer at her age but she cannot hold it), and I’ve tried very hard to keep a stable routine. But she still sometimes pees or poops in her crate, especially when I leave her home alone (always under 3 hours).
She’s been checked by the vet — no UTI, no medical issues.
Is there anything else I can do to improve her potty schedule? Will this likely improve as she gets closer to a year old? Or should I be focusing more on separation-anxiety training?
Additional info: I live in an apartment (no backyard) and I don’t use potty pads; She’s about 21” tall; crate is 25” tall; Daily Walks & Playtime: ~30 min morning, ~30 min noon, ~30 min before bedtime, 1+ hour in the park/sniffspot/dog park every afternoon; Water intake is normal; she eats ~3 cups of kibble per day
Any tips from people with sighthounds or puppies with similar issues would be really appreciated!
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