Hi, my pup is 4mths, he is from dogs trust. It took 11 days to get him to go outside for the loo. I never told him off for mistakes and was there with a treat and hug when he did it right. I washed mis-haps with wash powder, as i was told at dogs trust. When tyson tries to nip my hands, i replace it with a toy, he forgets my hand. I also have a playpen with a plastic sheet in the bottom for the night, he has water,toys and he is feed there to make it a happy place. I had 4 nights of no sleep, so i put a teddy in it to, we have peaceful nights now. No chewed furniture, if he messes it a quick clean up. Hope it helps