Stop with the free feeding... this is a dog that needs to be on a schedule. And a cup and a half might be too much for a 20lb dog. Try reducing it to a cup. I have also found that feeding 2x's a dog is better than once a day. I have never let my dogs free feed. Once he is on a schedule you can mostly determine when he should have to go... and then you take him out and stay out till he goes. A trick you can use (many don't like this but I will put it out there) is what people that show use. Insert a match in his bum half way.... This will stimulate him to go, when he does praise/treat him. And until he gets the idea, you will need to keep him crated or on leash. You can search the forum for other conversations about using a match to stimulate. Search for match trick
Mirtillo training brag
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Mirtillo got his puppy diploma today
Because he is such a smart puppy he got it with five months instead of six months. We're proud
His diploma:
During training:
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Congrats to Mirtillo!!!!! And to you for having such a good boy.
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Congratulations to Mirtillo and you:D
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Congratulations to Mirtillo, nice and fun pics
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PROFICIAT MIRTILLO !!
Prachtige foto's. Ik hoop dat mijn kleine vriend het even snel onder de knie krijgt als Mirtillo. Rond de Kerst is het zo ver. Wij tellen de dagen af. Groetjes uit Hoogstraten.:)English
Congratulations Mirtillo !!
Great pictures. I sure hope our little friend will learn as fast as Mirtillo does. We'll expect our first B ever somewhere around Christmas. We're counting the days.
Greetings from Hoogstraten (Belgium):) -
Congrats!!!
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PROFICIAT MIRTILLO !!
Prachtige foto's. Ik hoop dat mijn kleine vriend het even snel onder de knie krijgt als Mirtillo. Rond de Kerst is het zo ver. Wij tellen de dagen af. Groetjes uit Hoogstraten.:)English
Congratulations Mirtillo !!
Great pictures. I sure hope our little friend will learn as fast as Mirtillo does. We'll expect our first B ever somewhere around Christmas. We're counting the days.
Greetings from Hoogstraten (Belgium):)Dutch:
Bedankt! Als je maar veeeeeeeeeeeeeel snoepjes geeft.. dan komt het vast goed met het aanleren 
Heerlijk om zo'n pup in het vooruitzicht te hebben!English:
Thanks! You just have to give lots and lots of treats.. and than the training will be no problem It's great to look forward to getting a pup!
