Posts by clausi

I agree with some of the postings in reply to your request for help, especially the ones that recommend you praise the dog when she goes (outside). Find a word to use for when she goes. I use "pee pee". Just like with a young puppy, take her outside at certain times of the day, when she typically has to go, such as a certain time after eating, in the mornings, in the evenings, before "going to bed", etc.

 Then, when she goes (outside), praise her repeatedly by saying something like "good pee pee".  Keep this up for about a few weeks, even if she is housebroken. If she gives you a sign that she needs to go outside (most dogs have some sort of sign, like walking around sniffing, looking for a spot, being restless, or even going to the door), you ask her if she has to go "pee pee" and then let her out and encourage her to "go pee pee". Then praise her once done.

Sounds child like, but works well and fast! While I am no "dog whisperer", I learned this technique from a dog training book and from a professional dog trainer.  The only thing that may make this take longer (provided it is not a physical problem) is the fact that she may already have bad experiences with potty training. Ask your parents to help support you by being consistent with you with the potty training approach.