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My dog keeps having indoor accidents despite walks. How to stop it?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 3 years and 11 months old | 9 lbs

I take Dory out at least twice to poop I have a newborn so I can't take her out as much as I want to that goes for my 4yr old chorkie also I'm very frustrated since even though I take them out they still "go" in my apartment Ive tried to put training pads so they don't relieve themselves on my carpet but it doesn't seem to work.i feel like I'm fighting a loosing battle I don't want to surrender them but my baby is growing and I wouldn't want her to touch their poop or worse eat it! Pls help me!!

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Answered By Daniel Fonza, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on January 12th, 2018

Hi there and thank you for using pet coach to address your concern. If the puppy pads do not work, I would recommend a product called Fresh Patch, which you can order online. I have found that potty training is much more successful with this product. I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.

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