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Why is my dog refusing to go outside and having accidents indoors?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

My dog won't go out to the toilet and has started to were and poo in the house, why?

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Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on December 15th, 2016

Maybe he does not want to go out in bad weather. I would actually make him go out with you on a leash as he may have just figured out that he can go inside.... If he shows any other signs of discomfort, vomiting, not eating properly or being lethargic, I would have him examined by your vet.

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