Puppy pees/poops inside & eats it. How to potty train 3-month old?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Female | unspayed | 3 months and 13 days old | 44 lbs
How do you potty train 3 and half months old puppy? We have a crate, we trained her with that by having schedule. But we want her to be outside the crate for the day time. We still take her out every hour. But she just still randomly pees and poops (then eats it) inside. She can hold pee for up to 7 hours. She just doesn't know she can't do it inside. Should I go back to crate schedule?
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Most Helpful Answer
Published on November 1st, 2017
I would recommend going back to the crate and then allowing her around the house, in a leash and only under direct supervision after she comes back in from going toilet and try to slowly extend her range, one room at a time for 30-60mins until she has no more accidents and looks to go out. Do not allow free run of the entire house as she will take time to learn her boundaries
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Related Answers from Veterinarians
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Published on January 8th, 2019
At her age, she is still going to have accidents. Most puppies need to go out first thing in the morning and just before bedtime. During the day, she will need to go out about 20-30 minutes after meals or play and after she naps. Watch for signs that she needs to go out. This may include whining, circling or sniffing about. If she is crated, the general guideline is to crate her for no longer than 1 hour per month of age plus 1 hour before letting her out for relief. This means she should not be crated for more than 4 hours without a potty break. To feed her, you can use the guidelines on the bag of food. Divide the total amount into 3-5 feedings throughout the day.
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Published on December 20th, 2017
She is young to be trained but the best thing to do is keep her in a kennel while you are gone. Make sure she does not have enough room to owe and lay down somewhere else or she will. While at home feed her twice a day. Try about an hour before you leave so she can eat then go to the bathroom before you leave. Feed her at least 2 hours before bed. Make sure you take her out regularly while you are home so she understands concepts.
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