Hi Ruffles,
I understand completely, I myself have a 15wk old staffy pup that i bred myself. We have a mum & a male that also live comfortably in my home. Lately meaning the last week, Lotti, my pup, has gone to the opposite side of the room squatted while walking & watching me. I go straight to her but by the time I'm there she's finished & has headed straight to the back door where she knows is her next place she'll be.
See not dumb!!!! :D
She has me bewildered as I know she knows what she's doing is a No No. She also has a bad habit of mouthing at our face when she does it we give her a firm NO & she's sent straight to her crate. Its slowly becoming less of a habit but its consistency that counts.
I'm with you on the piddling.... It drives yu crazy. :D
Ok then cheers