Help! How do I stop my puppy from peeing and pooping indoors?

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• Answered By David Darvishian

  Veterinarian

  Hi and thanks for using PetCoach! Sorry to hear about Cuba. Not sure how old Cuba is but the steps are the same for training puppies and adult dogs.
  
  Please refer to this link for some good tips- https://www.petcoach.co/article/top-5-tips-to-potty-train-your-dog-young-and-old/
  
  Basically, it's all about consistency and knowing when the time is right to take the puppy outside. Young puppies will take some time to train. They need time to mature and understand what you are expecting of them. So, here are the times to focus on and please understand they will have accidents during the training program.
  Take them out when they wake up from a nap or long sleep, right after playing or during playing when they loose focus and start wandering around looking for somewhere to go, right after they eat or drink, or whenever they appear to be searching for a bathroom spot. Take them out to the same spot in the yard each time. Do Not Play with them during these times, this will only confuse them. Take them out to potty and nothing else at these times. Play times should be separate from these times. Reward them verbally and sometimes with food when they eliminate outside in the designated area. Always leave one or two bowel movements in the area so they get used to going in the designated area. Use the same door each time when going out to potty. It's all about consistency in the beginning.
  If they have an accident in the house, scoop them up and get them outside, Do Not Make a Big Deal out of it even though it's trying your nerves. Never allow the puppy to witness you cleaning up the mess either. Try to do it when they are not looking.
  This process takes consistency and repetition. In my experience, bully breeds are some of the easiest to train because they are so willing to please their owners.
  Good luck with Cuba. Remember consistency, repetition and positive rewards.

  

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• Answered By Ricardo Fernandez, DVM

  Veterinarian, Veterinary Oncology Resident

  Published on February 1st, 2018

  Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! The younger she is the more likely she is to have accidents. This gets better with time. However, there are a few things you can do. Walk her outside as frequently as possible. When she does go to the bathroom outside, praise her and give her a treat. Through positive reinforcement, she will eventually associate going to the bathroom outside with something positive. Make sure to let her know that it is wrong to go inside. She will likely respond well to this plan. Good luck and have a good night!

  

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• Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

  Licensed Veterinary Technician

  Published on January 29th, 2017

  Have Tyson seen by your vet to rule out medical causes. Reinforce crate training (again if necessary). The crate should only be big enough for him to stand, turn around and lay down. Dogs thrive on routine, so set up a consistent schedule for Tyson to go outside. He should go out FIRST thing in the morning. Pick a spot outside and wait. No walks until he goes. Praise and reward Tyson each time after he goes. Place him back in the crate or on a leash attached to your hip so you can watch for his cues to go. Tyson will need to go about 30 minutes after eating or playing and immediately after naps. Take up the water 2 hours before bedtime and take him out right before bedtime. Be patient. Be consistent.

  

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• Answered By Maria DVM

  Veterinarian

  Published on January 14th, 2018

  I would recommend crate training Ace.
  
  I would keep Ace in the crate when you cannot keep 100% watch on him. When he comes out of the crate I would then walk him. If he goes then I would play with him and once you have to turn your back he goes back in the crate.
  If he does not go to the bathroom when you take him out of the crate I would put him back in for 20 minutes and try again.
  
  Remember he is only 2 months old so he will still have accidents.
  
  If you catch him going to the bathroom tell him no and take him and put him where you want him to go and praise him for going. If you just see the accident then clean it up and do not say anything to him.
  
  A crate should be big enough for him to stand up, sit down and turn around. If you do not want to use a crate do the same idea with the bathroom. The crate is a very safe option and dogs end up loving their crates, it's their safe house.
  
  It takes time and patience to train a puppy.
  
  I hope this helps and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!
  

  

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