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Updated on September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed
I'm a first time dog parent and adopted a 3 months old stray puppy. She used to potty outside on the first day but then she got used to our courtyard. Even taking her to the backyard didn't help. Thereafter we covered the access to the courtyard. Despite taking her out & keeping the back door open throughout the day, she still choose to potty inside the house. It's so frustrating! I stay with her outside after meals but she tries to get inside the house. How can I make her potty outdoors?
2 Answers

Answered By Dr. Elizabeth
Veterinarian
Published on April 1st, 2019
Answered By Maria DVM
Veterinarian
Published on December 29th, 2018
I would recommend crate training Teddy. He is still very young so I would give him time to become potty trained. For information on how to crate train here is a website you can look at. http://www.thejerseymoms.com/potty-train-your-puppy/
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