Information and tips about house training a dog.
House Training a Shih TzuThis is a page about house training a Shih Tzu. Some dog breeds seem more difficult to house train.
House Training a Yorkshire TerrierIf you have a Yorkshire Terrier puppy, you will need to get it house broken as soon as possible. This is a page about house training a Yorkshire Terrier.
Dog Peeing Inside After New Dog Arrived?Introducing a new dog into your home can cause stress to other pets you may already own. This is a page about dog peeing inside after new dog arrived.
House Trained Dog Started Pooping in Kennel?This is a page about house trained dog started pooping in his kennel. It is unusual for a house trained dog to begin pooping in its crate. It could be due to physical or emotional issues for the dog. It is important to determine if there has been a significant change that has affected the dog or if they are ill.
Dog Pees in House When Left AloneThis is a page about when a dog pees in house when left alone. Even a house trained dog will have accidents under certain circumstances.
Dog in Heat Peeing Inside?This is a page about dog in heat peeing inside. It is frustrating when a house trained dog who is having her cycle starts peeing inside.
Puppy Pooping Inside?This page is about puppy pooping inside. It takes patience when training your young dog to do its duty outside.
Training a Dog to Poop on a Training PadThis is a page about training a dog to poop on a training pad. Training a dog to use a puppy pad may be the best solution for a pet that stays inside for periods of time without access to a yard via a dog door.
Housebreaking Problems with a Pomeranian?This is a page about housebreaking problems with a Pomeranian. Not all dogs understand that they need to relieve themselves outside, and need some creative encouragement.
Does a Dog Door Help or Hurt When Potty Training a Puppy?My four-month-old puppy has a 98% success rate eliminating outside, thanks to the dog door. My only worry is that she isn't learning how to hold it (or developing a big bladder) and that she isn't learning how to let us know when she has to go (for times when we will be at friends' houses, who don't have dog doors)?
Dog Is Peeing In Front of Doggie Door?This is a page about dog is peeing in front of doggie door. It is frustrating to have installed a dog door only to have your pet pee in front of it rather that use it to go outside.
Dog Peeing and Pooping InsideThis is a page about dog peeing and pooping inside. House training your dog takes patience and consistency. Even dogs that have been house trained may revert back to pooping and peeing in the house. Determining the cause may be difficult.
Dogs Peeing On Wooden Coffee Table?I have 8 dogs and all were abandoned except 3. How do you get males to stop peeing on wooden furniture? I have an antique coffee table I want to use but don't want the dogs to ruin it.
How To House Train Your Puppy Without A CrateCrate training is relatively new and more a function of pet owners not being home to train their puppy, rather than being the only or best method. House training without a crate requires time, patience and a consistent routine. Someone needs to work with the puppy all day until training is complete. This is a page about how to house train your puppy without a crate.
Puppy Pees in Crate?This is a page about puppy pees in crate. If your puppy is peeing in her crate you will want to determine the timing and other indicators that proceed this occurrence in order to help her stop this behavior.
Puppy Poops in CrateThis is a page about puppy poops in crate. Knowing what to do to help teach your puppy not to poop in his crate can be difficult. You have seemingly tried everything and still have the problem.
House Trained Dog Pooping InsideIt is frustrating and confusing when your house trained dog backslides. This is a page about what to do when a previously house broken dog has started pooping in the house.
Previously House Trained Dog Peeing IndoorsYour dog could be reacting to changes in the household or possibly have a health problem. This page is about previously house trained dog peeing indoors.
House Training a PitbullThis page is about house training a pitbull. Patience is needed when teaching your puppy to relieve itself in a designated area or outside.
Blocking a Doorway for a Dog?We need to keep a door to a bedroom open for air circulation, but the dog has jumped over the baby gate (no babies in the house so don't worry about it) and done his business there.
What is The Fastest Way to Housebreak a Yorkie?I got my Yorkie yesterday, (9 week old Ali) - What is the fastest way to housebreak Yorkies?
Potty Training a DogI have a now 5 month old blue nose/red nose mix. We've had her for about a month and no matter what we do, she still pees and poops inside the house. She has stopped going in her crate however.
Dog Poops and Pees on the Porch?It is very frustrating if your dog suddenly stops going in the grass and begins to poop and pee on your porch. There are some very helpful suggestions for changing this behavior below.
Rescue Dog Won't Poop Outside?My new rescue refuses to poop outside. We've only had him for two days, but we will walk him and he will come right in and poop in the house. What can I do to get him to go outside?
Dog Not Holding Pee During the Day?Why does my Pom go all night on my bed without peeing till I let him out, but during the day he goes to the door and barks to go out every 3 hours? If I try not to pay attention he will piddle on the floor. He is 10#s and one year old.
Puppy Peeing EverywhereHouse training a puppy requires a lot of time, consistency, and a firm gentle approach. Just as you would not expect a toddler to be potty trained in a day, puppies are babies, they need your guidance to learn the expectations of house training. This is a page about puppy peeing everywhere.
Using a Cookie Pan as Indoor Dog Relief StationA paper lined cookie pan, with sides, can work well for small dogs as a relief station. Keeping the paper changed will keep your pet coming back. This is a page about using a cookie pan as an indoor dog relief station.
House Training a One Year Old Dog?With the upsurge in adopting shelter and rescue pets it is not uncommon to have to house train an older dog. This is a page about house training a one year old dog.
House Training a Yorkie PuppyHouse training a puppy is a necessary and sometimes trying part of pet ownership. The successful completion of this training is well worth the time invested. This is a page about house training a Yorkie puppy.
Dog Peeing in the House Sometimes and In Crate?My 6 month old Decker Rat Terrier tends to pee in the house just before I take her out. I take her out quite frequently and she will go almost every time. But around 11 she decides to pee in the house. It's not just a little bit either, it's a puddle even if I had let her out about an hour prior to it.
House Training a Rescue Dog?I adopted a rescue 3 days ago that was supposedly house-trained. I feed him the same time every day. We walk the same time every night for 30 to 45 minutes. He has yet to poop on our walks, but inevitably when we get home and my back is turned he poops on the floor. Any suggestions?
Dog Started Pooping Inside at New House Without a Dog Door?Moving to a new home can be stressful for everyone, inducing your pets. If your dog started pooping inside at new house without a dog door it's probably confused and stressed and may need a dog door installed.
Dog Peeing on CouchDog pee can be very difficult to clean from a couch, especially the odor. The best thing to do is take preventative measures to stop your dog peeing on couch.
Housebreaking Older DogsAs dogs get older it can be seemingly more difficult to house train them. This is a page about housebreaking older dogs.
House Training 5 Month Old Puppy?Toilet training 5 month old puppy takes patience and diligence. Get tips on how to potty train a puppy in this page.
Preventing Yorkshire Terriers from Peeing on the CouchThis is a page about preventing Yorkshire terriers from peeing on the couch. Some smaller dogs and many terrier breeds can be more of a challenge to house train.
Dog Urinating Inside?My three year old dog has started urinating on things in the house when left alone. He has a doggy door and can come and go inside and out whenever he pleases so I know it's not a matter of just needing to go.
House Training an Abused Dog?I have an 8 month old Blue Heeler. We took him out of a home where he was badly mistreated. He was terrified of steps and people. After about 3 months he runs up and down the stairs with tail wagging and loves people to death. But I can't seem to get him to go outside to pee.
Dog Peeing Inside?I have a 4 year old Husky. We live in Central America. We do not train our dogs to go pee and poo outside. We only bring them out for recreational purposes. I keep my dog on my terrace. It is a pretty big space. He runs and everything. He pees on the terrace as it's his floor.
House Training a Neglected Adult Dog?I have just been bought a Dachshund; she is 2 years old and has been in a cage for most of her life. She will not go to the toilet outside. I take her out every morning and evening for a walk, but she will not go to the toilet. As soon as we get home she runs upstairs and wees and poos on my bedroom carpet.
Training a Dog to Not Poop InsideThis is a page about training a dog to not poop inside. Some dogs are more difficult to house train than others, but with consistency you should be able to teach your dog to not poop inside.
Dog Peeing in the HouseThis is a page about dog peeing in the house. There are many reasons your dog may be peeing in the house under a variety of circumstances.
Dog Started Peeing and Pooping Inside?I have a 2yr old dog and another male dog. He is kennel trained and house trained. Both would go outside and potty, the last couple weeks my dog (the Lab) has been going into the laundry room and peeing all over everything, lifting his leg on everything, and also pooping on the carpet.
Puppy in Heat Started to Pee in House?This is a page about puppy in heat started to pee in house. House training a puppy can be daunting, there are many reasons you may have difficulties and setbacks.
Dog Won't Go to the Bathroom Outside in...This is a page about dog won't go to the bathroom outside in bad weather. Many dogs can be very stubborn about going outside in inclement weather to do their business.
House Trained Dog Peeing in House?Our English Bulldog will be 4 years old this May. He was fully potty trained until last July 2015 when he started peeing on our bed, our couch, the recliner, his bed and blankets! He does it both when we're home and not home. We use to be able to leave him out when we were gone and now he's limited to two rooms.
Dog Won't Go Potty OutsideThis page is about dog won't go potty outside. It can be very frustrating when there are peeing accidents in the house, and you want to change your dog's behavior.
Dog Stopped Using Puppy Pads?I have two 1 year old Yorkies They have both been house trained for months now. We let them run the house and they go back to either crate we provide for them to go potty on pads. All of a sudden the younger one (same litter) has decided to poop and pee in front of us.
House Training an Older Dog?I've been trying for almost a year to get my mother-in-law's dog to pee outside. She's an older Boxer and hasn't ever been made to go outside to potty. My mother-in-law doesn't take her out and won't even let me try the crate training because in her eyes she thinks it "abusive".
House Trained Dog Peeing and Pooping Inside?Why does our 9 year old Chihuahua pee and poop inside the home? It does not matter what time of the year. He does not indicate to us if he needs to go out, and when we take him out he will pee, but not poop, and then poop and pee inside. He even sneaks away to pee or poop!
House Trained Dog Peeing Inside?Our 2 year old bitch was previously house trained. In the last month she has started weeing inside the house, everywhere!
Paper Training a PuppyThis is a page about paper training a puppy. Some pet owners, of small dogs, opt to paper train their puppy rather than train them to go outdoors.
House Training an Abused DogThis is a page about house training an abused dog. Dogs that have suffered abuse often present challenges when training.
House Trained Puppy Pooping in New House?I have a 6 month old female brindle Pit Bull, she just moved in about 3 days ago and was previously housebroken. She has been pooping in the house and I'm unsure of what to do. We don't have a crate for her, but she sleeps in the laundry room on a comforter. Please help!
House Training an Older Dog?We have a 9 year old Beagle that was not properly potty trained. But my new girlfriend and I have purchased, a couple of years ago, a poop/pee pad, the type with turf on top and a catch pan under it to catch the urine.
House Training an Adult DogThis is a page about house training an adult dog. When adult dogs are adopted, rescued, or moved into the house they often need to be house trained.
Male Dog Peeing Inside?How can I stop my male dog from lifting his leg and peeing everywhere, including chair legs?
Older Dog Peeing in the House?I have a 10 year old Lab that is peeing in the house. It is always on her bed. I have changed the bed thinking once done that she will not do it again. She did on the new bed. I have taken her to the vet and her health is good (bloodwork and urine work).
House Training a Dog That Won't Poop or Pee Outside?My husband's dog is still going to the bathroom in the house. He has free access to a decent size yard, but refuses to go off the deck. He has never had any bad incidents to our knowledge.
Litterbox Training a PuppyThis is a page about litterbox training a puppy. One house training alternative to teaching a puppy to go outside is to use a litterbox. Many dog owners have found this method to be a very acceptable way to go. Using a litterbox might be a good choice for the highrise dweller, winter use, etc.
Older Dog Peeing in the House?I have two 9 year old Border Terriers and one of them (not sure which) has started to pee in the house, mainly in the same area in the kitchen. They even do it when we are in the house. They have their own dog door. How can we stop this?
Housebreaking a Shih Tzu?I have a six month old Shih Tzu that I am having trouble housebreaking. We have a doggie door so she can go out when when she needs to go. Sometimes she goes outside and sometimes she potties in the house. I need some help with this issue. Thanks.
House Training a PuppyHouse training a puppy takes time, consistency and patience. The proper training methods can make it easier on you and your dog. This is a page about potty training a puppy.
Shih Tzu Peeing in the House When left Alone?I have a 2 year old Shih Tzu who will not stop peeing in the house. Please help; how do I get her to stop? We have 2 older dogs that do not go in the house, but we need to teach the small dog to stop peeing in the house when we are not home.
4 Year Old Dog Has Started Peeing in the House?Why would my 4 year old Jack Russell start peeing in the house? He has never done this before. We put paper down for him, and in the mornings he's still has been all over the place.
3 Year Old Housetrained Dog Started Peeing in the House?I have a 3 year old Cocker Spaniel that I adopted from the pound 5 months ago. He came home and was amazing, never an accident in the house, and a great personality. I felt very lucky to have him. Then I met my boyfriend, who loves dogs and has a 13 year old Lab.
Paper Training an Older Dog?I adopted a 3 year old female Chihuahua two weeks ago. The previous owner assured me she was paper or pad trained, but since I have had her here, that hasn't been so. I can't make her go on the pads/paper unless she is confined to a very small area.
Trouble House Training My Chihuahua?We have a one year old Chihuahua that is driving us crazy with house training. Chico continues to use our home as a bathroom. We take him and our other dog (a 7 year old chocolate Lab) outside on a regular basis and have favorable results.
Retraining a Previously House Trained Puppy?My puppy has been potty trained for 8 months. We have a new baby at home and the puppy keeps peeing in the new baby's room all the sudden.
Advice For House Training Puggle Puppy?How do I potty train my Puggle puppy?
Transitioning Puppy from Potty Pads to Outside?How do you get your puppy comfortable with using the bathroom outside instead of in the house on her potty pad?
Puppy Won't Go Potty In The Rain?If it rains, one of my dogs has begun pooping on our new rug which is on wooden flooring and after trying "everything" to stop it we rolled up the rug. When we brought the new rug in they did not do it. They had stopped since the wood floors had been installed.
Teaching a Puppy to Use a Puppy Pad?How can I get my puppy to use a puppy pad to poop?
Dog Going To the Bathroom Inside at Night?I have a female, fixed Boxer that is six years old that started peeing on the floor at night when we are asleep. I work during the day and she is fine. She has full range of the house and she is never crated. I take her out at 6:30 am, 5:30 pm, 8 pm and about 9:30 pm.
Puppy Will Pee Outside But Not Poop?I have a pet Schnoodle who is 12 weeks old. I have had him since he was 8 weeks old. I am having problems with toilet training him to do solids outside. He has been fine with liquid waste and will go whenever he is put outside and instructed to do so.
Dog Pees in House Rather Than Going Outside?Why does my dog pee at the back door when the door is open for her to go out? I never see her do it to stop her.
Dog Won't Potty Outside After Grass Was Removed?I have a 3 year old Poodle that was completely potty trained. I have a dog door. I had the grass taken out of my back yard and gravel and rocks put in and I have flower beds. She does go out but pees on my carpet.
Dog House Trained Except at Night?I have a house dog that is potty trained except of a nighttime. He won't wake me up during the night, he will just go to a bedroom at the back of my house and go. Is there a way to stop this?
Problems Housebreaking a Dog?I have a Dutch Mastiff (Pug). He's house broken for the most part. We feed a mix of dry and Alpo Selects canned. We walk him from half an hour to an hour after eating and walk him on a regular basis. He only poops when it's convenient for him.
Housebreaking Cocker Spaniel?I have a 2 year old Cocker Spaniel. When she gets excited, she piddles on the floor. But now she always pees on my carpet. I just want to know if there's a way I can keep my dog from peeing on the carpets.
Puppy Pad Trained Dog Now Peeing on Rug?I have a 1 year old pup that has been apartment trained to use pee pads. She now has a problem once in awhile (not everyday) and pees on the rug and on my bed. Help.
Making a Dog Litter Box?I have a 5 year old chihuahua. I rescued him from his owner last year. He was abused really badly. I tried to potty train him to go outside but he is to scared to go outside. Today I made a litter box from a plastic storage tote for him but what should I put in it so he can use it?
Training a Dog to Bark to Go Outside?I have the cutest miniature Pekingese that you have ever seen. I got her when she was 2 months old. She is now 9 months, and still has not mastered potty training. We've tried everything and if you take her outside she's OK, but she won't bark to tell you that she needs to go outside.
Re-House Training a Dog?Our puppy Lilly, who we have dubbed a Lab/Boxer mix, is now close to 4 months old. After bringing her home 3 weeks ago, I noticed that she seems to be terrified of being outside at night even though I go with her.
Trouble House Training a 3 Year Old Dog?I have a 3 year old Yorkie Bischon. I have had her for only one year.
Housebreaking a Three Year Old Dog?How do I convince my parents to get my dog housebroken? My dog is 3 years old and my parents think it will mess the house.
House Training a Dog?My friend has a little Yorkie terrier. It will not do his potting outside, but will do it inside. It can be outside for hours and not do anything. Is this the way they are? Can something be done about it?
Dog Pees on Furniture?I have been breeding Miniature and Toy Schnauzers for years, have 12 of them in the house and I have only had this problem twice, with other dog breeds. The first was a mini-Dachshund who eventually grew out of it, the current one is a Bichon-a-Poo.
House Training a Pomeranian Puppy?I have a new puppy that is a Pomeranian mix. I need tips for how to housebreak him.
Dog Going Potty in the House?My daughter has a Maltese. He will be one year old this May. We can keep him in the yard for a long period of time to do his business and the minute we bring him in he does it in the house. We put his nose close to it and it still doesn't help.
Puppy is Peeing on Bed Ruffle?My dog is in a crate during the day and we have a puppy door so he can go out to the bathroom. However if there is a bag on the floor or a bed ruffle around the bed he will hike his leg and pee every time. Is there anything I can do to break this habit?
Pit Bull Puppy Keeps Peeing Inside?I have a 7 month old pit. She's a good dog but sometimes she goes in the house. I take her out in the morning and afternoon and she goes outside. The problem is that she goes outside and still goes inside. I need help.
Puppy Will Only Pee on Newspaper?My son got himself a 10 week old collie from a farm. The dog was never trained and was kept along with 5 other pups in a barn. When the dog was taken home it peed on a newspaper within 10 minutes, ever since we cannot get the dog to pee outside. It does not help that my son lives in an upstairs flat.
Dog Has Accidents In Same Spot?My dog has accidents in the house. What can I use to discourage him from doing it in the same spot?
How long does puppy house training take?My 15 week old Jack Russel poops outside but she pees in the house. She is a good dog and she has had all her injections. How long does it take to train a puppy like her? Is it ok to give her raw mince meat, as she won't eat dog food? She is very active and healthy. Please help. Thank you.
Housebreaking A Husky Mix?We have a Husky/German Shephard mix. Annika is approx. 1 and a half. She came to live with us by way of my brother. He had a big back yard for her to run and play in and she was not used to a leash when we got her. My brother soon realized that he doesn't have time for a dog, so she has come to live with my husband and I.
Potty Training A Insecure Puppy?We recently rescued a beagle-terrier mix who is 2 months old. She is a very happy and loving dog in all respects, but for some reason she will only go number 2 outside. She will run around and sniff, but will not pee. As soon as you bring her inside, she will release a flood.
Housebreaking a Dog Again?My dog pooped in a bedroom, then did it again the next day. We made a point of keeping the door to that room closed. He figured out that too because then he did it right outside the door to that same bedroom.
How can I get my dog to stop peeing by the bed?My dog, Charlie Brown, is not really house broken, but I don't mind to be honest, i just clean after him. The only thing that bothers me is that he always wants to pee right beside the bed, often getting the sheets messy, and causing me a lot of laundry. How
Dog Going to the Bathroom In The House?My dog is now 5 years old and EVERY day she does her business in the house. I live with my parents and they said that if I don't find out why she's doing this I'll have to get rid of her.
Dog Urinating at Friend's House?I have a male, neutered labrador dog. He will be 2 in April. He has been house trained since he was 10 weeks old and has never had a problem since. I take him to friends houses quite frequently who have dogs, but last night he urinated twice inside a friends house. Once on my friend's bed pillow that he had knocked off the bed and for a second time on my friend's dog bed that he has for his male golden retriever.
My dog started messing in the house.My 4 year old Husky, Leea, started messing in the house when I leave. She started doing this a few months ago. We have had her about 2 years now. She was abused and abandoned. Now she is a very loved baby girl. My boyfriend is not to happy with this new behavior.
Previously House Trained Dog Has Started Peeing Inside?My dog is a male Pomeranian and he's been potty trained. But ever since we went on a 2 week vacation (we left him with my aunt) he's been peeing wherever he wants to. It's been 1 month already and he's still peeing inappropriately. We put him on time out and punish him like we did before, but he's still peeing. What am I doing wrong?
House Trained Puppy Still Pees and Poops Inside?Our 9 month old dog was rescued at age 4 months. She is dog door trained, yet sometimes poops and pees again inside, in 2 rooms which have been professionally enzyme cleaned. She stopped for about a month, but started again. She does it even when we're home. The rest of our home is unsoiled.
My Dog Poops and Pees on My Bed?As soon has I leave the room for 5 minutes I come back to pee and poop on my bed. He does that even if he has gone out. I can't take it. What can I do?
House Training a Yorkie Puppy?I am a new Yorkie mom. My male Yorkie will be home in two weeks. I'm not sure the best way to potty train him when he comes home. I live in a house with a front and back yard. So should I pee pad train my Yorkie or train him to go on the grass in the backyard?
P Pad Trained Dog Now Using a Rug?I have an eight-year-old Yorkie who has been trained on a P pad since she was a pup. Now all of a sudden she is pooping and peeing in another room on a rug. What can I do?
Dog Pees and Poops in the House?My Jack Russell (10) keeps on urinating and pooing in the house, in spite of the door being open all the time. I got her two years ago and was told she is house trained, but obviously that is not the case. One of the carpets is so stained, I can not get it clean.
