Why does my puppy pee in her crate and refuse to potty outside?

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My puppy was crate trained for up to 4 hrs at a time. She would do her business outside until it was time to put her on a leash. She hates the leash and waits until we go back inside after a little by walk to do her business inside. She will pee and poop in her crate and lay in it. It has the divider leaving her just enough room to turn around and lay down. She is the hardest puppy ever. Pet's info: Dog | Boston Terrier | Female | unspayed | 3 months and 12 days old | 6 lbs

Bette Isacoff · Accepted Answer

When you go for a little walk, she does not know that it is your intention to have her do her business during that time. Instead, put her on a leash and take her outside to her designated spot. Do not walk around. Just stand there and repeat "go outside" or a similar phrase. As soon as she starts to go, repeat "go outside" and praise "good dog!" as she goes. When he sis finished, bring her directly back inside. If she does not go after a reasonable amount of time, bring her in but do not remove the leash. Attach it to your belt loop and keep her with you. Don’t let her out of your sight! When you see her start to circle or sniff, take her right outdoors again and repeat the process. If she does mess in the house, do not scold her unless you actually catch hier in the act. In that case, say "NO!" and take her right outside. Tell her to "go outside" and praise as she finishes. If she was a pet shop, rescue, or puppy mill dog, she may be used to lying in her own waste in her crate. Here you must be proactive and notice when she needs to go. Ger her out of the crate and ourside before she gets a chance. If you see her starting to go in the crate, snatch her out and take her outside. For further assistance with this, click on the prompt to initiate a consult.

Why does my puppy pee in her crate and refuse to potty outside?

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