Help with house breaking my puppy

Question
I have a female basset hound puppy. I got her when she was 7 weeks old. She is now 14 weeks. I have tried crate training, positive reinforcement training. I have done everything I can think of, but she still won't go out to use the bathroom. I am so stressed out and my husband thinks that she is the worst thing ever. She has a wonderful personality and I know he will like her if I can just get her house broken. Please help me!!

Answer
Brandy,

I have a few suggestions for you. First, still use the crate. This will become her safe place her home when you are not able to keep an eye on her. Make sure the crate is not too small but roomy enough so she has room just in case you are not home and she can not hold her potty. If she has a accident wipe it up or pick it up and place it outside in a spot that you will be able to take her there over and over again to go potty. Dogs have a keen sense of smell and are creatures of habit thus if she smells what she did outside then she will think that is her spot to go. On the other hand if she has gone in the house make sure you cleaned it up with a product for neutralizing dog waste or she will continue to go because she smells it.
Go back to the beginning like she is a wee pup, take her out (to her spot) several times during the day after waking, before and after eating, after play and before bed. If she is to go PRAISE her and reward her with a tiny yummy treat, this will make her want to use the outside more to get a treat. This is ok to do for now because the goal is to get her to potty outside.
Start obedience training with her so she knows what is expected of her in your household. Find a group class or train at home ( look for a book or the internet for free lessons on do it yourself) simple commands like sit, down, stay.
Also if you are upset and your husband is upset with her, she can feel the tension and this is not fair on her. She is only still a baby and just needs a different approach to housebreak her. Give her love, time  and understanding and you will see things turn around in a few weeks.

Lorie