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My puppy only potties inside. How do I train her to go outside?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Siberian Husky | Female | unspayed

My 3 month old puppy her first walk she peed twice but never pooped but when i got back home with her she peed 3 times and pooped on her pad and no when i take her on to walks or outside the yard she doesn’t pee or poop when she comes back inside she goes straight to the pad. Why does she do that and what can i do to her her to know that outside is the bathroom too?

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Answered By Lauren Kennedy, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on January 25th, 2018

Luna is still young and learning about potty training. It sounds like you are doing everything right. Continue being consistent with walking her and give her lots of verbal praise when she does go outside. It may help also to move her potty pads as close to the door as possible. This way, when you notice she is about to use them you can pick her up and quickly get her outside. Keep doing what you are doing and just be patient. She will get there eventually. I hope this helps. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Best of luck!

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