How do I stop my house-trained dog from pooping inside the house?

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Ema is already 1y old, trained to poop outside. I take her outaide three times a day. I give her food in the morning and in the evening before her last walk. But recently she started pooping at home! On my bed, on the couch, on the ground. Sometimes even two times a day when I am not at home. She is healthy I can not see any signs she could be sick. What could I do? Pet's info: Dog | Pug | Female | unspayed | 11 months and 5 days old | 22 lbs

Dr. Davis · Accepted Answer

Ema needs to be reminded of her housebreaking. I would keep her in a crate or small room when you are away or not watching her. Have her on a leash with you when you’re home so she can’t sneak off and go somewhere when you’re not watching. Take her to a specific potty area outside and give her a command to go. When she uses the bathroom praise her and give her a treat. If she’s been playing and doesn’t go when you think she should bring her inside with you for a few minutes until she’s calmed down then take her out again to the potty area. This may take several weeks to get her retrained. Then only give her a small area in the house when you first let her out of the crate. Block off the bedroom so she can’t go there. Gradually as she becomes reliable again she can have free run of the house. The time you put in now will pay off in a well trained dog later. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Ema.

How do I stop my house-trained dog from pooping inside the house?

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