Why does my dog pee inside after going out? Is it a tantrum?

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  Answered By Bette Isacoff

  Dog Trainer

  Published on July 27th, 2019

  Put him on a leash and take him outside to his designated spot. Do not walk around. Just stand there and repeat "go outside" or a similar phrase. As soon as he starts to go, repeat "go outside" and praise "good dog!" as he goes. When he is finished, bring him directly back inside., leaving the leash on. If he does not go after a reasonable amount of time, bring him in but do not remove the leash. Attach it to your belt loop and keep him with you. Don’t let him out of your sight! When you see him start to circle or sniff, take him right outdoors again and repeat the process. If he does mess in the house, do not scold him unless you actually catch him in the act. In that case, say "NO!" and take him right outside. Tell him to "go outside" and praise as he finishes. Keep him in a crate at night, or for short periods when you are not at home. For further assistance with this, click on the prompt to initiate a consult. Remember that, every time he goes in the house and no one see/scolds him, it reinforces that this behavior is acceptable!

  

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  Answered By Bette Isacoff

  Dog Trainer

  Published on February 18th, 2017

  Your dog needs to be taught where acceptable places to relieve himself are. Puppy pads aren't the greatest idea, so if you can train him to do his business outdoors you'll have an easier time of it. Put him on a leash and take him outside to his designated spot. Do not walk around. Just stand there and repeat "go outside" or a similar phrase. As soon as he starts to go, repeat "go outside" and praise "good dog!" as he goes. When he is finished, bring him directly back inside. If he does not go after a reasonable amount of time, bring him in but do not remove the leash. Attach it to your belt loop and keep him with you. Don’t let him out of your sight! When you see him start to circle or sniff, take him right outdoors again and repeat the process. If he does mess in the house, do not scold him unless you actually catch him in the act. In that case, say "NO!" and take him right outside. Tell him to "go outside" and praise as he finishes. Keep him in a crate at night, or for short periods when you are not at home. For further assistance with this, click on the prompt to initiate a consult. The fact that you are having problems housebreaking him and that he is biting people suggests that he is generally the boss of the home. He needs some general training as soon as possible. I would enroll him in a good beginner obedience class right away. I can also help with specifics through the consult.

  

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  Answered By Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA

  Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

  Published on October 1st, 2018

  Potty training can be so frustrating, but it just takes time and consistency. Harley is still so young. For starters, Harley should be taken outside every 4 hours, even in the middle of the night. My rule of thumb is only expect puppies to "hold it" their age in months plus one. 3 months = 4 hours. Put him on a leash, throw some tasty treats in your pocket, and start walking in circles for 20 minutes. No play, no attention, just walking and using your command word (like "go potty"). When he does, give him treats and LOTS of praise. Your neighbors should think you've gone crazy. Make him think he did the most amazing thing in the world! Then he can go off-leash and play around. It may take several more months for him to be fully potty trained. Accidents in the house need to be cleaned promptly and without any negative reaction. Make sure to use a pet enzymatic cleaner to remove lingering pheromones. If most of the accidents are happening in the kennel, it could be anxiety and you may need to crate-train a different way.

  

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