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Help! My Lab puppy poops everywhere. How do I teach him to go outside?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Male | 3 months old | 14 lbs

My lab goes for poop everywhere, how can i stop this behaviour and learn him where to poop ?

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on September 2nd, 2018

Choose one area outside and use that for elimination. Do not leave Coco unsupervised indoors. He should be crated or on a leash attached to your hip. Monitor for his cues that he needs to go out. This may include circling, whining or sniffing about. Take him outside immediately to the chosen area and wait. No walks, no playing, just wait. Once he does his business, praise and reward him. You can also use attractant sprays to get hom to go in the chosen spot. Be consistent. At his age though, expect "accidents".

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