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MiMi
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You were on the right track, by spending a lot of time outside with her, but I'd suggest upping the ante if you have enough time to do so. For now, buy some 'potty pads' - this will give her an attractive scent in a spot she will WANT to go on. Then each time she uses it, give her a yummy, small, soft training treat, and lots of praise. Start moving the potty pad closer and closer to your back door over about a week, then take it away entirely and try bringing her outside to potty. If she does, LOTS of praise and excitement, and a couple of the yummy treats. Make going outside a good thing.
If this doesn't work, there's a product sold at Petsmart (possibly PetCo, I'm not sure) called the "Pee Post". It's only ten dollars plus tax, and is a small plastic post with the same scent built in that potty pads have. You put it outside in the area you'd like her to go, and watch it work. When she goes outside - anywhere - treat her, and praise her a LOT.
Make going for a walk a habit, at least once per day. Also, DO NOT SKIP A WALK just because it's raining or something - that will only teach her that rain is something to stay away from and be afraid of. Take her outside every single day, and praise and reward when she potties or poos outdoors, every time until you can start weaning her off of the treats.
Use the potty pads in the meantime until she starts getting the hang of going outside regularly.
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