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My puppy is 7 months old and she potties in my house, under my bed, instead of outside even though she is given ample opportunity to eliminate in her yard. I’m super frustrated at this point. Never ever had problems with training my male labs. She is a 17 lb dog from the humane society and a female. She never took to the puppy pads since I have had her for 4 months
Updated On April 15th, 2022
Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 6 months and 30 days old | 17 lbs
Answered By Jessica Desrosiers 40
Veterinary Technician
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It sounds like you might need to go back to a routine as if she was a very young, 8-12 week old puppy until she can prove she is able to hold her potty and stop eliminating in the house. This means leashed walks outside every 1-2 hours, after eating or drinking, after playing, and right after waking up and before bed. When you can't supervise her, crate training or blocking off her access to the rest of the house with baby gates is best to keep her from getting to areas (like under your bed) where she can potty. An enzymatic cleaner can also be used to help remove urine stains and the smell that may be attracting her there. When you are able to supervise, I recommend using the tether method of training. This means attaching Roxie to a leash and to your waistband where oyu can monitor her at all times. If you get up, she goes with you, if you sit down, she sits too. That way, if you notice her starting to sniff or squat you can quickly stop her and get her outside (where you can then praise her with a favorite treat if she finishes there). You also want to make going potty outside the best thing ever. Hot dogs, pieces of lunchmeat, the happiest praise on earth - every time she goes outside successfully. I'm attaching a few articles that may also be helpful! https://www.petcoach.co/article/5-common-housetraining-mistakes/ https://www.petcoach.co/article/top-5-tips-to-potty-train-your-dog-young-and-old/ https://www.petcoach.co/article/new-dog-survival-guide-tips-for-training/
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