My adopted dog refuses to pee outside. How do I house train her?

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I adopted a three year old dashound from I’m assuming a good home. We have had her a week now and she refuses to go to the bathroom outside. She will hold it in the entire 15 we are outside and pee as soon as we walk in the door. Why won’t she pee outside and what can I do about this? Pet's info: Dog | Dachshund (Miniature Smooth Haired) | Female

Dr. Elizabeth · Accepted Answer

I recommend crate training. This is usually the easiest way to housebreak a dog. The key is that she must go back in her crate if she does not potty outside. Leave her in the crate for 30 minutes at a time. Then take her back outside for another 15 minutes. If she doesn’t urinate this time, she goes back in the crate. You keep repeating this until she goes outside. Once she urinates outside, then she is free to be in the house. You should carry her each time so she cannot pee on the carpet. Best of luck and please feel free to post any additional questions.

My adopted dog refuses to pee outside. How do I house train her?

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