My new chihuahua mix pees outside but only poops inside. Why?

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I just adopted a chihuahua mix I’ve had her a week now, she will pee outside but she goes poop in house... why does she pee outside but not poop there? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | spayed | 1 year and 1 month old | 11 lbs

Dr. Elizabeth · Accepted Answer

Congratulations on your new dog Angel! Dogs are situational learners so that doesn’t mean that she understands that both pee and poop need to take place outside. It also means that although she may be housebroken in one house, that she will be housebroken in all houses (although she could be fine). I recommend reading up in kennel training as that will generally be the fastest way to housebreak a dog. Be patient and remember to avoid punishing her if you do not catch her in the act. Dogs often act upset when they mess in the house but they don’t make the connection to themselves. They just know you’re upset and that poop or pee is involved. I hope this is helpful and please feel free to post any additional questions.

My new chihuahua mix pees outside but only poops inside. Why?

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