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My 3-week-old puppy keeps peeing in their bed. What can I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | American Pit Bull Terrier | Female | unspayed | 23 days old

How do I get 3 1/2 week old puppies to not potty on their bed???

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Answered By Stephanie Echols, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on August 1st, 2017

Unfortunately you don't. They are too young to understand this yet. You can try to train them to urinate on a pee pad, but I guarantee they will still have accidents. This is done by putting the pee pad near them and praising them when they use it. Be careful they don't chew up the pee pad. It will get easier as they get older, but they are just not there yet. Good luck and kisses to all the babies!!

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