My dog won't stop peeing inside. How do I fix house training issues?

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My dog clover won't stop peeing inside. When she does it we shove her nose in it and scold her but she won't stop! What more can I do? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | spayed | 50 lbs

Bette Isacoff · Accepted Answer

Please do not ever shove Clover's nose in it again! It does not work, and only makes the dog anzious. If you are scolding her when you find the pee, a few seconds or more after she's relieved herself, this could be creating the problem. Unless you catch her as she's going, it is too late to correct her. She will not make the connection. 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 she is 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 her in the act. In that case, say "NO!" and take her right outside. Tell her to "go outside" and praise as she finishes. Keep her in a crate at night, or for short periods when you are not at home. Always keep her on the leash when you are home until this behavior is eliminated. This way, you can catch her every time and correct appropriately. For further assistance with this, click on the prompt to initiate a consult.

My dog won't stop peeing inside. How do I fix house training issues?

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