Sad situation with the pooch. I have 2 boys a toy Pomeranian and a Pekingese the Pek. Is good but the Pom is a work in progress. I have found what they call a belly band at Pets Mart to put over his middle and he doesn’t like to be wet so then he will hold it. (Like a diaper for Boy dogs)) The belly band is washable to very convenient if you don’t trust them around the house. It is held together with Velcro so it’s easy to put on and remove when you let them out to go.