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Hi all. Happy to find this discussion board as I'm at my wits end trying to housebreak a 6 month old. Welcome any suggestions as I've tried several things and it feels as though the situation is getting worse. Detailed Background (apologies for length): I've had border collies and currently have a 9 year old very quiet BC. Puppy is 6 month old male, not neutered. Acquired from breeder 5 weeks ago. Unclear level of housebreaking, but was told he was housebroken. Drinks tons of water, mainly in the evening around dinner and after. Accidents happen mainly in evening, but just started this morning as well. 2 kennels on main floor and one in bedroom for night time. No accidents in bedroom kennel, but will pee in main floor kennels (cage kennels). These kennels are small. Will pee on rugs, tile, in most rooms. Has peed 3 times on couch. Attempted: 7 day routine based kennel housebreak training; giving a high value treat when goes outside (only started 5 days ago.....but accidents have increased since then). He has playtime in house and outside, with training times. He is kennelled when I work in morning for about 3 hours and afternoon for 3 hours. Accidents seem to be related to times of high water consumption...except for this morning when he went outside, did not consume water, told me he needed to pee and then peed while I got my coat on. He is telling me 50% of the time when he needs to go out. He does not appear to totally void his bladder except in the morning. No issues with pooping inside. I am doing training with him daily and he learns really fast....just not on this. Very intense eater. A little food agressive, but I've solved that. Feeding a large breed puppy food at breeders recommendation. (she said until 1 year). This week, checked for UTI/worms and all clear. My vet feels it may be behavioral and just had me start the high value treat when he pees outside 5 days ago. I also believe it may be behavioral, but the behavioral is related to him consuming tons of water....almost like his food. Maybe to keep other dog from drinking? I don't want to restrict water, but am having a tough time. Could it be his food? Treats? Today I started feeling it begin to impact my relationship with him after 3 accidents last night...amidst taking him outside 5 times in the span of 1 hour. Finding it hard to be positive and need encouragement!