My 7 month old puppy keeps pooping in our basement. She finds a way to get passed the gate we have put up and poop downstairs. When I catch her from coming back up she knows it was wrong. I praise her when she goes outside, but it still continues to happen. I monitor to see when she goes outside to make sure she does go and if she doesn't I try again with her shortly after. She gets kenneled at night since I don't trust her to be out at night, but I wish for her to roam where she wants. Any suggestions?
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Are you praising her with treats when you go outside? After many times of treat rewards, she will get it! Be repetitive and put some in a sandwich bag on your way outside.
You need to clean the area well with an enzyme-based cleaner such as Nature's Miracle. I would invest in a higher gate with closer slats.
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