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Potty training: Why does my puppy pee inside right after going out?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Goldendoodle | Female | unspayed | 3 months and 1 day old | 30 lbs

My puppy is being potty trained so we take her out every 30 minutes or less. Although she goes outside she comes inside and almost immediately pees or poops on the floor. Why is she going so often and right after we walk her?

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Answered By David Darvishian

Veterinarian

Published on November 25th, 2017

Hi and thanks for using PetCoach! Sorry to hear about Piper. The steps are basically 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 lose 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. If they do NOT go to the bathroom outside bring them back inside and place them in their crate with a toy or something to occupy them. Try to take them out again in 15 minutes or so. If they are not crate trained, keep them on a leash right by your side so they cannot wander away and eliminate in the house. 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. Good luck with Piper. Remember consistency, repetition and positive rewards

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    Answered By Dr. Elizabeth

    Veterinarian

    Published on March 14th, 2019

    Some dogs are very difficult to housebreak. I recommend using a leash at all times in the house and also baby gates. This will eliminate his ability to get away from you and have an accident. Treat him just like he’s a new puppy. Crate train him, take him out every few hours and watch him very closely. If he is not neutered, neutering him can help with housebreaking as well but at some point this becomes a learned behavior. Best of luck and please feel free to post any additional questions.

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    Answered By Ricardo Fernandez, DVM

    Veterinarian, Veterinary Oncology Resident

    Published on November 27th, 2017

    Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! The best method when it comes to training puppies to go potty outside, is to let them outside several times a day at least every 2 hours during the day. This is why it becomes very difficult to train puppies sometimes as it requires a lot of time commitment. Another very important factor is letting them know when something is done right by praise and treats. It is important to do this when he goes outside as it is better to focus on the positive. Eventually, he will associate going outside with something positive like getting treats. I think this can work well for you especially since you have a fenced yard to let him out. It does unfortunately take time but he will learn. Good luck!

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