My puppy won't potty outside. How do I get him to go outdoors?

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• Answered By Dr. Elizabeth

  Veterinarian

  Published on November 7th, 2019

  I recommend crate training and neutering him. Intact males can be more difficult to housebreak than neutered males.
  
  https://www.petcoach.co/article/how-to-crate-train-your-dog/
  
  Now, once your pup is adjusted to the crate and assuming he will not potty in the crate, you will do this: Use a leash or carry him directly from the crate to the yard. You need to avoid the opportunity for him to potty in the house. Give him 15 minutes outside. If nothing happens, use the leash or carry him from the yard and directly into the crate. Keep him in the crate for 30-45 minutes. Then use a leash or carry him directly outside. Repeat this until he eventually potties outside. As soon as he potties, praise and give treats. He needs to be rewarded so that he starts to understand. He can then have freedom in the house until you know he should need to potty again. Also, keep him on a leash in the house as this will prevent him from sneaking away. If he seems to be urinating frequently, have him checked by the veterinarian for something like a bladder infection. I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions
  

  

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• Answered By Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA

  Veterinarian, Certified Dog Trainer

  Published on December 17th, 2016

  Many puppies are a bit reluctant to potty outside when it's wet or snowy - understandably so! First, I would make sure that you are rewarding Miller with a treat immediately when he does use the bathroom outside - this will help to motivate him to potty quickly every time you take him out, rather than becoming distracted by other things. If you take him out for a potty break and he doesn't go, put him in his crate for the next 15-20 minutes (or tether him to you with a leash, if you aren't crate training him) to prevent any accidents, then take him out again. Repeat until he goes to the bathroom. Once he has pottied outside, he can have some freedom in the house again. If you are consistent about this, he will learn to potty as soon as you take him out regardless of what the weather is like :)

  

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• Answered By Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA

  Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

  Published on August 5th, 2019

  It's probably fine. If he starts having potty accidents in the house, then you may have to see if the helper can take him on walks while you are away. Also make sure there is plenty of shade and water for Adi.

  

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