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I would suggest a coat for the cold, take her out after a hard play, eating, running, drinking, sleeping. When the puppy goes to squat on the floor pick her up - she will stop peeing and carry her outside. Even if you JUST walked in the door and she squats as you take off your coat. Pick her up and out you go. Try using words like "hurry up" or "go pee" AS she is going... she will learn that they are commands to go...
As for training, the amount of time and effort you put into training the dog determines the amount of training they will retain. If your friend took 3 years to train his dog he obvioulsy was not spending enough time at it, doing it incorrectly, or not at all... OBDEIDENCE TRAINING is a MUST! There are classes that last 8 - 10 weeks and your puppy will learn a LOT!! Boxers are not that stubborn or dumb... they need encouragement and love... only positive reinforcement will help.
If your dog does go to the washroom in the house DO NOT rub her nose in it. It's not her fault and she won't understand. You, as the owner need to watch her and take responsiblility for her actions. Have her on a leash indoors and with you at all times... she goes with you to get band aids!
Hope that helps a little!
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