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How to stop my 9-month-old puppy from having indoor accidents?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | spayed | 55 lbs

I am having trouble potty training my 9 month old puppy. We take her out on a regular schedule and she does her business outside, however she still has accidents inside. She can go several hours when crated and sleeps through the night with no problem. When she has her accidents inside the house she walks and pees every where. How can we make her stop doing this.

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Answered By Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA

Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

Published on December 20th, 2018

Potty training is tough. Just stay consistent! Use a pet enzymatic cleaner to clean up any accidents in the house. Start noting when the accidents are occurring to see if there is a timeline. If you are gone, she should be in her kennel. Make sure to take her outside 30 minutes after eating. When she goes outside, give her a special treat. When she has an accident, tell her "no" firmly and clean it up without giving her extra attention.

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