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[goldensrbest]

I have house broke many dogs ,in my life  so i have had so much experience doing so, only has 1 that was hard to get done,until now bentley is just not seeming to understand, he is now 3 months old.

[elated]

@goldensrbest  Here are a few tips:

As you establish the routine of taking your puppy out after sleeping, eating, and playing, you also must focus on what to do once you’re outside.

Find a spot that will become the “potty spot,” and always take your dog to the same spot. Stand quietly and wait until they’re ready. As they commence, give a voice command or signal to “go potty” or “do your business.” Then wait for the results, and praise lavishly if your puppy goes. Say “good boy (or girl),” then give them a yummy treat.

Do this every time you’re outside (or indoors if using puppy pads or dog litter boxes), and soon enough, the puppy will understand that doing their business in the proper spot will bring lots of love and treats. Also, after they eliminate outside, play with your puppy for a few minutes before rushing back inside.

If your puppy doesn’t go when you’re outside, you may have to take them inside and come back out again in a few minutes. Even if they do go, they may need to head back out very soon, so stay vigilant.

[Citrine1]

I'm sorry you're having difficulty with this @goldensrbest.  Have you noticed any other problems with this pup besides this?  The reason I ask is because I, too, am an experienced dog owner and house-breaker and had one dog that was absolutely untrainable.  There were other signs that something wasn't quite right with her.  She was clumsy and showed little to no emotion.  Of course, it takes time to notice all of these things when you first get a puppy.  I spent months watching her and working with her and trying to determine what her issues were.

At any rate, it turns outshe was mentally challenged.  She also had poor vision and, after age one, started having seizures.  She only lived to age 2.  In the time we had her, we never were able to housebreak her.  Keeping her in a crate didn't work either as she would pee and poop in there as well.

I wasn't working at the time, so I kept a close eye on her and put her outside many times throughout the day, always hoping she'd do her business there.  Most of the time, she did not.  So, for two years, she pretty much peed and pooped in my house every day. 

I had another dog at the same time and worried that he would start going in the house, but that never happened.  Thank goodness!

Anyway, I sincerely hope this isn't the case for you, but you may want to pay attention to certain behaviors or talk to your vet.  It's my understanding that the King Charles cavalier is a very intelligent breed and you shouldn't be having these problems.  

Hoping the best for you. 

[Carmie]

I have had two pairs of Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, all four were/are females.  They were all easy to train and all reliable with no accidents unless they were sick.

I ask my dogs if they want to go outside, (always give a verbal)  then take them...always to the same place to eliminate.  They smell were they went before and continued to do so.

When they are very young, I took them out every couple of hours.  I never use newspapers or piddle pads.  Mine are always trained to go outside.  Always have them go out in a leash, don't just open the door and let them out.  

Stand there with the dog on the leash and wait until the dog is finished. 

If they have an accident in the house, remove the accident, (wet or solid ) with a paper towel and leave it where you want your dog to eliminate.  Dogs are guided by scent.

Good luck.  It can get frustrating.