My dog has indoor accidents despite frequent potty breaks. What to do?

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What am I doing wrong? Cherokee will do so good with going out side to potty but lately she will have a random accident in the house. I take her out 4 or 5 times a day. Just stand there and she does her thing and she will go to door when done. But after a few minutes I'll find a wett spot or a turd on the floor. Should I do a more scheduled bathroom break? Should we stay out a few minutes longer after she goes to the door? What do you recomend? Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Female | unspayed | 2 years and 5 months old | 25 lbs

Jeffrey Milner · Accepted Answer

I think that both of the ideas that you mentioned are great. Spend a little extra time out there and take her right back out as soon as you go back in just to make sure there is nothing left inside of her. Be sure to reward her accordingly if she acts in a desirable manner and refrain from any punishment, which is typically counterproductive. The more times a day you take her out, the more unlikely she is going to go inside, unless she has a health problem that is precluding her from emptying her bladder / bowels fully when you take her out. You might also think about getting her a doggy door (if the environment permits) and see if she would use this rather than somewhere in appropriate. Hope this makes sense. Sounds like if you keep working hard you will get her to where you want her to be.

My dog has indoor accidents despite frequent potty breaks. What to do?

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