My dog refuses to potty outside when it's raining. What should I do?

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We adopted two pups, male littermates a year ago.Trainings was difficult with two at he same time, but the more terrier of the pair has done well with housebreaking. The more poodle one is pretty good except when it's raining. He likes to stand on the top step of the pool, plays in huge puddles,but still doesn't want to go outside on rainy days. What can you suggest?, Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 1 year old | 10 lbs

Dr. Elizabeth · Accepted Answer

As you have figured out, not all pets learn the same! Make sure you reward Rudi every time her potties outside. Also do not leave him unsupervised in the house as the more accidents he has in the house, the more his brain thinks this is normal behavior. Use a kennel if you are not already doing so. Keep him on a leash in the house and go outside with a leash so that he has to leave the porch. Lastly, if you know he has to potty and he does not go, put him back in the kennel for 30 minutes and then take him out again. If he still does not go, he goes back in the kennel for another 30 minutes. You keep repeating this until he potties outside and then he can be free in the house. Be patient and I hope this helps to give you some ideas! Please feel free to post any additional questions.

My dog refuses to potty outside when it's raining. What should I do?

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