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My dogs pee on the patio. How to train them to use the grass for potty?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 7 years and 6 months old

I have a patio which has floor sections and grass... I want my dogs to pee in the grass for hygyene... How can I work this out? They are 6 and 3 yr :/

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on November 23rd, 2016

Great question! Take them to the same spot each time to go potty. Their scent there will encourage them to go. Stay with them outside each time they goes to potty, at least until they are using the grass each time. When they goes outside on the grass, praise them and give them a treat.

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