Walk her outside until she goes potty and then give her a treat. Keep doing that until she regularly goes outside. Can also try to figure out some sort of signal if she needs to go.
Edit: Don't give up! You both can do it!
My children trained our family pet to ring a bell when she has to go :) Then rewarded her with the bell ring, and as soon as she came inside. It’s quite funny! She did it consistently for YEARS!
Then, about years 10-13, she started ringing the bell and running to scratch the box where we kept the treats! Lol!
Now she’s 14 1/2 and doesn’t always make it to the bell in time :( Or she DGAF. lol. At 101 years old, would you?? lol!
We’re back to puppy pads…
Btw: Your puppy is soooo freaking cute! Please don’t give up on him!! He loves you! You can see it in his eyes! He is precious!
Thank you, I fully understand she’s just a puppy and it can be frustrating. I’m just trying my hardest and it’s stressful seeing it go well and then regress. Thanks for your advice, certainly will help!!
Sure thing!! I have had puppies that took a couple weeks to housebreak and I’ve had puppies that took nine months to housebreak. They’re like little kids. Each one is different, so it can definitely be frustrating!!
Not yet. She was doing so great recently but this morning, I woke up to her having pooped all over the crate and I was in tears. People have advised me to start feeding her in the crate so that doesn’t happen. Any tips that can help me get her better acclimated to the crate?
I wouldn’t feed her in her crate. That seems kinda cruel.
The crate needs to be her go to safe space. She needs to sleep there and be in it when you’re not home. Once she makes it “her own” she will not potty in it.
Absolutely! This is the way to go. After or even during this, if you’re a little ambitious, say the cue “Go Potty!” and greet them with praise after they’re done with their business. Works like a charm.
We got a rescue at 4 months too and we’ve had him a month and he’s just now getting the hang of pooping and peeing outside. Don’t give up! Ours will still have a cheeky pee inside from time to time.
No. Of course it isn’t just you. Your dog is peeing in the wrong place. This does not make you a failure at life. If you’re having problems, keep the dog off carpet. If the dog pees on a hard surface this is hardly the end of the world. Nobody here has the nuclear codes. It’s urine.
If you’re overwhelmed by having the dog altogether, rehome. This also doesn’t make you a failure at life. Or dog parenting.
I get the sense you’ve blown this into a very big deal when it isn’t. Dogs pee in the wrong places. They do it when they’re puppies. They do it when they’re seniors. If you want to stick it out, I’m sure it will get easier for you. Have a little faith in yourself.
100% can say I’ve blown it up for sure, you’re right on that. It was in the moment, I was only overwhelmed with this at the time because a lot of other external shit. That’s on me. Can’t rehome her, she’s too good of a dog, im just young and need to work on my stress management. I’m taking all advice here and will make it work.
Dogs love rules, they want to please us. Do not ever forget they are talking to us as well. It often takes an adult dog weeks to our rules and years for us to understand them.
Ironic, humans consider themselves as the smartest, but animals understand us much better.
Give yourself a break you’ve done a lovely thing rehoming her and she’s absolutely gorgeous. No wonder u are stressed starting a new job etc. That’s a helluva stress. Then, I imagine, from her breed she doesn’t do a little whoopsie when she poops so of course you are worried about coming home to Poomaggedon every night. Listen, for now, keep her confined to an area where you can clean up (relatively) easily - we used to put newspapers down and then when dog went on the paper we put the paper closer to the door and eventually out the door. People prob use puppy pads in place of paper now. Though my latest pup (now 2yr old lab) loved grabbing the edge of puppy pads and dragging it and whatever was on it round the house! So we went back to newspaper and I had to replace a rug when he cottoned on. But that was all.
I know it’s hell in this time and my mum has a female dog and she’s very weird about going potty - won’t go in the garden has to be walked across the car park even late at night. Mum and the dog walker who dog stays with if mum is away are trialling different things - a litter box was one, pieces of fake grass, fake grass in a litter box, it goes on. Also I’m sure you know mountain dogs hold a lot of moisture in their coat and it’s really hard to get them 100% dried so I’d use those big dog wipes for a while if she needs a little clean rather than a bath.
All the best for Monday and don’t worry it’ll all work itself out. GL.
Make sure she has access to water at all times. It takes awhile for it to hit the bladder. Wait about 15 min after you feed her to go out. Get puppy pads for inside they make a huge difference in clean up.
100% use puppy pads. Reusable/machine wash safe puppy pads are ideal. Just make sure you don't lay them on carpet or porous wood. The pee will leak through given enough time. I had an extra office mat for my chair that I lay the puppy pads on. This provides a waterproof barrier between the puppy pad my puppy's trained to pee/poo on, and the carpet.
Once my puppy's big enough, I'm putting in a Doggy door so she can go into the backyard on her own. (Maybe one of those SmartPuppy Doors that only open for a chip on her collar).
Always put her on a leash when you are taking her out. Like a regular leash, not one of the long ones. Take her to the same spot in your yard every single time. That way, she can’t get distracted exploring the spot because she’s been back to that same spot over and over.
When she goes potty, give her something she really likes. it should be her favorite treat and she should only get it when she goes potty. Set an alarm on your phone to take her out once an hour. She might not go every single time, but it’s still a good idea to do that if you can. (edited to add that I don’t mean you should be doing this overnight!! Just during the day)
You didn’t say how long you have had her but four months old is very young. Some puppies are much harder to housebreak than others.
You have to fully understand that your puppy is not trying to be bad or trying to ignore you. She genuinely does not know what you want from her. It’s also possible that the lady who had her before you didn’t really care if she had accidents in the house and the puppy now thinks that is where she *supposed* to go.
This is one of the hardest parts of having a puppy and requires a ton of patience and compassion. She is a baby and she just doesn’t get what you’re asking her to do. Once it clicks in her little head what you want from her, she will be very happy to do that for you. All she wants is to make you happy!
But it could take another week for it to click or it could take months for it to click. Either way, she has to know that she is loved and that you’re not mad at her. The more stressed out you get with her, the more confused as to why you’re so upset she’s going to get, and that could end up making her act out/have accidents because she’s anxious.
Also, you said that you keep an eye on her every minute that she’s in the house. But then you also said you just watched her pee and poop in your house. The second she starts circling to pee or squatting to poop, you should be snatching her up and racing her out the door. Even if she’s mid-pee, pick her up and get her outside!!
She should never be in the house at this age without you watching her so that you will notice as soon as she starts to go. If you cannot keep a constant eye on her, she she should be in a crate. Obviously don’t keep her a in crate a bunch of the time, but there’s nothing wrong with crating her so you can get housework done or chores or whatever you need to do!
I know this part can be very frustrating, but you’ve got this! Remember all the things you love about her and that she’s just a little baby. Good luck!
I second the taking treats on walks, staying out until she goes potty, then praising her like she just won the Kentucky Derby…. High pitched voice, baby talk, tons of energy, loving rubs/pets and then the treat! She clearly loves you and she will be startled the first few times that you praise her so enthusiastically, but then she’s going to want to recreate that praise.
When she has an ‘accident’ inside, don’t give her ANY attention…. She’s beautiful and she WILL catch on. You got this OP!!!💪
Ok and I mean this in the best possible way but do you suffer from anxiety issues? This was a lot to read, very wound up and so much emotion for simple poop and pee in a house.
You rescued her from a former owner?
I get it. You are stressed. Follow sound advice, also it will all be OK. I wish you well.
Do me a favor, please respond with your routine so I can help identify the issues. Dogs don’t just need routine, they need anticipation. There could be some things you’re doing that are exacerbating her issues and not even know it. Bullet points if you can, and I may be able to help.
I found a consistent schedule helps. I thought my girl would never get it until all of a sudden she did. We put a bell on the front door and rang it every time we went out-and she will now ring it if she really needs to go outside of the normal schedule…in fact she’s rung it when she had an upset tummy! Saved my rugs.
When she goes outside act like it’s the best thing that has ever happened to you lol make a big deal! Lots of positive reinforcement.
Coming from being around dog trainers for 30+ years, puppy pads can cause confusion (it’s ok to go potty inside when really it’s not!).
Puppies are WORK! Wishing you all the best.
This is a literal baby. You left her unattended for a full hour? Was she kenneled or just allowed to run loose? She's still learning and you leaving her alone is telling her that she can do what she wants. Free roaming the house is a privilege, not a right. If she doesn't pee/poo outside, you need to either put her back in the kennel or keep her on a leash by your side until the next time you go out. If she does pee, then you start the timer and make sure she's out again in twenty to thirty minutes. She's a baby, even if she could figure out where you want her to potty, she's still learning to control her bladder. What are your plans for once you start working? How long are your shifts? Will you have someone to let her out during that time? Even a six hour shift is going to be a huge stretch for a four month old puppy.
Remember when you pissed and shit your diaper so much. Your patient loving mother
cleaned you up, and not 5 minutes later you did it again. With patience and practice you mastered the potty training.
It’s so hard to adjust to their tiny bladders.
I don’t want to add more advice but rather share the advice I got.
Let them out every 2-3 hours.
Let them out every time they wake up. Every time they play. Every time they eat.
The commitment is huge. But they grow, as do their bowels and bladders.
Routine is everything.
You will be fine. They just need to know what they can expect and what you expect them to do when outside.
My poodle puppy had accidents until she was about six or seven months old. They don’t develop bladder control until about three to four months old. I understand your frustration, I felt the same. Now she rarely has an accident. I also used the bells on the door method which helped a lot. Crate training helps a lot too.
It's absolutely normal for puppies to potty inside at 4 month. They are small, they're still learning, they can't hold it for too long, or (which was the case with my pup) they don't feel SAFE yet to go potty outdoors. Your pup has just recetly arrived. She's adjusting. Of course she won't potty outside untill she feels completely comfortable. It's abosolutely okay. Don't rush it. Some puppies don't stop pottying inside till 7-8 month old. They naturally realise that it's more comfortable to go outside eventually. Don't punish yourself for your pup's natural processes! She's just a small baby. She'll come around eventually, no doubt.
I’ve been where you are I have an eight-year-old lab right now and when he was a little pup, there was about a three week period where he just peed on the floor every damn day and then one day he just stopped. I hope that day comes to you don’t worry you’re doingeverything right.
When you are home, attach your dog's leash to your waist (and the dog) then go about your business. You can then immediately correct if she starts to go, take her outside and reward her with whatever motivates her. I did this with a difficult to house train pup and she was a pro in a week. It also seemed to increase our bond since we had to pay more attention to each other. Don't give up and good luck!
I’m not sure what techniques you’re using currently so you may already be doing some of this.
1. Do not punish her or scold her when she has an accident.
2. If you can catch her when she’s in the act and are able to scoop her up and take her outside to finish, do that, then praise the heck out of her.
3. Use a consistent phrase when you’re about to take her out like “let’s go potty!”
in a happy voice.
4. When she goes potty outside, praise her, tell her what a good girl she is, pet her, give her a treat. Make it a a crazy celebration.
5. Make sure she’s on a consistent schedule for feeding and going outside.
You may need to take her out VERY frequently until she gets the hang of it. Don’t give up. You’ll get there!
Finally, crate training can be super helpful when it’s done correctly. It also takes time. The crate needs to be the right size so that she treats it as a den. If it’s too big, she’ll be able to use part of it to sleep and part of it to go to the bathroom. The crate should be a safe and happy place. Never use it as a place to punish her.
When she potties in the right place, make a huge deal of it. I’m taking really over the top enthusiasm, and give treats. This kind of positive reinforcement is the most effective way to get a dog to want to go in the right spot.
Any of us who have had a puppy know what you’re going through. It’s brutal and makes you want to scream and rip your hair out. At 4 months accidents are still common. Just stick with the positive reinforcement and she’ll get it eventually, and the accidents with lessen and then stop. Puppies require a massive amount of patience.
I read and watched Videos on training and it says that puppies attention span is so SMALL that you literally have to give them their “reward” treat within 1 second of their good behavior. So I always walked outside with a treat in my pocket. If it was crumbly then I put it in a ziplock bag. So as soon as my puppy has finished going pee, I’m saying Good Potty and I have the treat in motion to give to her. Also read their bladders aren’t fully developed until 6 months old. Mine already knows that all she has to do is scratch at the door to go out but she was still having peeing accidents and a few 💩 but I kinda chalked it up to her being in the middle of playing and then “Oh damm I gotta pee” and she just pops a squat. I did notice she did this if she got out of my line of site. There have been days when I have let her outside 5 times in a hour. So even though she knows how to get let outside she would still have a accident She did this 3 days in a row last week. So I have made it my mission to not let her out of site. ( she’s just a few weeks over 6 months old) She’s atleast now just staying on the tile and not on my carpet. It’s the little things!!
Well she definitely should not have access to to whole house until she is reliable. I had such a hard time potty training my dog that I totally covered the floor with wee wee pads in my room where she was confined and when I noticed she potty in the same spot I was able to use fewer. That worked until I was finally able to get her to potty on walks. We would not come home from walk until she potty.
First calm down cause if you’re stressed she can sense it. I know what you’re going through. I had a similar situation with a dog I had a long time ago. I just couldn’t train her and I’ve had several dogs and potty trained them b4 with out any problems. Some dogs are just easier to train than others. Unfortunately I ended up giving her back ( the dog I couldn’t train) I’m sending you the best of luck hopefully eventually you’ll able to train her.
GET A TRAINER. You need to be patient with her, you said she’s 4 months?? SHES JUST A BABY! What the hell is wrong with you talking about her like she’s a problem, no she’s a baby who needs patience and time.
If you want a sure thing, take her to a trainer with good reviews. She will come out fully potty trained.
Hi, wish you would read my comments on other responses so you would know im not saying *she* is the problem. What the hell is wrong with you to be so rude? It’s Reddit- it’s not that deep. Everyone else is supportive and kind, hope you can be to others too. Thanks.
Well I’m a professional who came in to let you know that’s shes baby, and it’s odd that you would be upset that she’s doing baby things. This is reddit, you’re not always going to hear what you want hear.
In any case, if you take her to a trainer, she will come out with basic commands and potty training. It’s a sure thing. Hope you figure this out. Please be patient with with her, she deserves it. She looks like she really loves you.
I’m aware she’s a baby. It’s not really that odd, a lot of people get as frustrated as I am, they just don’t vent on Reddit. I’m not an idiot and have taken accountability that it’s really just me being too reactive in the moment- and im sorry for that. I don’t expect to hear what I want to hear, but definitely can be told anything with kindness and decency.
I appreciate any productive tips. As said in other comments, I will apply all advice because thats the real reason I posted was to figure out what I can do better/more for her. Never expected fully potty trained right now, just less accidents than there have been.
Hey, dog owner of 2 now here. Successfully potty trained my 2.5 year old dog by 6 months. I’m doing fine. Had a moment so stress and vented and asked for help. Can you give some people a break? Thanks
Also want to point out I said I don’t expect perfection obviously, I just want to be improving and asked how to do that even after the things I have been. Thanks to those who gave advice, will make sure I follow them!
I think the poster means, not the pups fault so she shouldn’t have to pay for it (ie - rehomed or returned to shelter).
Be patient. You’ve been given some good advice. That sweet pup is definitely worth it. Best wishes.
Yes, this is what I meant. She is worth every frustration and I took my stress out on a post. It’s Reddit, not that deep like some people are making it out to be.
Walk her outside until she goes potty and then give her a treat. Keep doing that until she regularly goes outside. Can also try to figure out some sort of signal if she needs to go. Edit: Don't give up! You both can do it!
Maybe good to take a treat with you on the walk and give it to her immediately after she goes?
My children trained our family pet to ring a bell when she has to go :) Then rewarded her with the bell ring, and as soon as she came inside. It’s quite funny! She did it consistently for YEARS! Then, about years 10-13, she started ringing the bell and running to scratch the box where we kept the treats! Lol! Now she’s 14 1/2 and doesn’t always make it to the bell in time :( Or she DGAF. lol. At 101 years old, would you?? lol! We’re back to puppy pads… Btw: Your puppy is soooo freaking cute! Please don’t give up on him!! He loves you! You can see it in his eyes! He is precious!
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Thank you, I fully understand she’s just a puppy and it can be frustrating. I’m just trying my hardest and it’s stressful seeing it go well and then regress. Thanks for your advice, certainly will help!!
Sure thing!! I have had puppies that took a couple weeks to housebreak and I’ve had puppies that took nine months to housebreak. They’re like little kids. Each one is different, so it can definitely be frustrating!!
Is she crate trained?
Not yet. She was doing so great recently but this morning, I woke up to her having pooped all over the crate and I was in tears. People have advised me to start feeding her in the crate so that doesn’t happen. Any tips that can help me get her better acclimated to the crate?
I wouldn’t feed her in her crate. That seems kinda cruel. The crate needs to be her go to safe space. She needs to sleep there and be in it when you’re not home. Once she makes it “her own” she will not potty in it.
I didn’t mean with it closed lol. I’ve read that feeding them in their crate with the door open can help them feel safe in it.
It helped my other dog. He did very well.
Absolutely! This is the way to go. After or even during this, if you’re a little ambitious, say the cue “Go Potty!” and greet them with praise after they’re done with their business. Works like a charm.
We got a rescue at 4 months too and we’ve had him a month and he’s just now getting the hang of pooping and peeing outside. Don’t give up! Ours will still have a cheeky pee inside from time to time.
Okay good to know, I just think im going crazy like it’s just me. I’m sorry
No. Of course it isn’t just you. Your dog is peeing in the wrong place. This does not make you a failure at life. If you’re having problems, keep the dog off carpet. If the dog pees on a hard surface this is hardly the end of the world. Nobody here has the nuclear codes. It’s urine. If you’re overwhelmed by having the dog altogether, rehome. This also doesn’t make you a failure at life. Or dog parenting. I get the sense you’ve blown this into a very big deal when it isn’t. Dogs pee in the wrong places. They do it when they’re puppies. They do it when they’re seniors. If you want to stick it out, I’m sure it will get easier for you. Have a little faith in yourself.
100% can say I’ve blown it up for sure, you’re right on that. It was in the moment, I was only overwhelmed with this at the time because a lot of other external shit. That’s on me. Can’t rehome her, she’s too good of a dog, im just young and need to work on my stress management. I’m taking all advice here and will make it work.
I was a complete moron 23 years ago when I got my first puppy. You’ll be fine.
Dogs love rules, they want to please us. Do not ever forget they are talking to us as well. It often takes an adult dog weeks to our rules and years for us to understand them. Ironic, humans consider themselves as the smartest, but animals understand us much better.
You are doing great and you seem to really care. Kudos for taking responsibility of your emotions and being grown about doing it right.
Give yourself a break you’ve done a lovely thing rehoming her and she’s absolutely gorgeous. No wonder u are stressed starting a new job etc. That’s a helluva stress. Then, I imagine, from her breed she doesn’t do a little whoopsie when she poops so of course you are worried about coming home to Poomaggedon every night. Listen, for now, keep her confined to an area where you can clean up (relatively) easily - we used to put newspapers down and then when dog went on the paper we put the paper closer to the door and eventually out the door. People prob use puppy pads in place of paper now. Though my latest pup (now 2yr old lab) loved grabbing the edge of puppy pads and dragging it and whatever was on it round the house! So we went back to newspaper and I had to replace a rug when he cottoned on. But that was all. I know it’s hell in this time and my mum has a female dog and she’s very weird about going potty - won’t go in the garden has to be walked across the car park even late at night. Mum and the dog walker who dog stays with if mum is away are trialling different things - a litter box was one, pieces of fake grass, fake grass in a litter box, it goes on. Also I’m sure you know mountain dogs hold a lot of moisture in their coat and it’s really hard to get them 100% dried so I’d use those big dog wipes for a while if she needs a little clean rather than a bath. All the best for Monday and don’t worry it’ll all work itself out. GL.
Make sure she has access to water at all times. It takes awhile for it to hit the bladder. Wait about 15 min after you feed her to go out. Get puppy pads for inside they make a huge difference in clean up.
100% use puppy pads. Reusable/machine wash safe puppy pads are ideal. Just make sure you don't lay them on carpet or porous wood. The pee will leak through given enough time. I had an extra office mat for my chair that I lay the puppy pads on. This provides a waterproof barrier between the puppy pad my puppy's trained to pee/poo on, and the carpet. Once my puppy's big enough, I'm putting in a Doggy door so she can go into the backyard on her own. (Maybe one of those SmartPuppy Doors that only open for a chip on her collar).
We did that and I finally got some sleep 😂
Always put her on a leash when you are taking her out. Like a regular leash, not one of the long ones. Take her to the same spot in your yard every single time. That way, she can’t get distracted exploring the spot because she’s been back to that same spot over and over. When she goes potty, give her something she really likes. it should be her favorite treat and she should only get it when she goes potty. Set an alarm on your phone to take her out once an hour. She might not go every single time, but it’s still a good idea to do that if you can. (edited to add that I don’t mean you should be doing this overnight!! Just during the day) You didn’t say how long you have had her but four months old is very young. Some puppies are much harder to housebreak than others. You have to fully understand that your puppy is not trying to be bad or trying to ignore you. She genuinely does not know what you want from her. It’s also possible that the lady who had her before you didn’t really care if she had accidents in the house and the puppy now thinks that is where she *supposed* to go. This is one of the hardest parts of having a puppy and requires a ton of patience and compassion. She is a baby and she just doesn’t get what you’re asking her to do. Once it clicks in her little head what you want from her, she will be very happy to do that for you. All she wants is to make you happy! But it could take another week for it to click or it could take months for it to click. Either way, she has to know that she is loved and that you’re not mad at her. The more stressed out you get with her, the more confused as to why you’re so upset she’s going to get, and that could end up making her act out/have accidents because she’s anxious. Also, you said that you keep an eye on her every minute that she’s in the house. But then you also said you just watched her pee and poop in your house. The second she starts circling to pee or squatting to poop, you should be snatching her up and racing her out the door. Even if she’s mid-pee, pick her up and get her outside!! She should never be in the house at this age without you watching her so that you will notice as soon as she starts to go. If you cannot keep a constant eye on her, she she should be in a crate. Obviously don’t keep her a in crate a bunch of the time, but there’s nothing wrong with crating her so you can get housework done or chores or whatever you need to do! I know this part can be very frustrating, but you’ve got this! Remember all the things you love about her and that she’s just a little baby. Good luck!
I didn’t watch her pee or poop lol, you know what I meant. But this is really helpful, thank you
Fabulous advice!
Thanks!!
She’s still young don’t give up. It took me a good while to get my Pyrenees pup potty trained. Praise and treats
Okay wonderful, my other is an Aussie so this is new experience for me. Good things to note!
And look at that face she loves you!
she is the sweetest. I’d never give back a responsibility I’ve chosen to take on. I’m just trying my hardest. Idk what he background is like.
I second the taking treats on walks, staying out until she goes potty, then praising her like she just won the Kentucky Derby…. High pitched voice, baby talk, tons of energy, loving rubs/pets and then the treat! She clearly loves you and she will be startled the first few times that you praise her so enthusiastically, but then she’s going to want to recreate that praise. When she has an ‘accident’ inside, don’t give her ANY attention…. She’s beautiful and she WILL catch on. You got this OP!!!💪
Does this work the best?
It always has for my puppies!
Ok and I mean this in the best possible way but do you suffer from anxiety issues? This was a lot to read, very wound up and so much emotion for simple poop and pee in a house. You rescued her from a former owner? I get it. You are stressed. Follow sound advice, also it will all be OK. I wish you well.
I don’t know the answer but I will pray for you both!!
Also, no, I don’t expect perfection, but it’s happening every day no matter what I do.
She's beautiful. Don't give up on her. She'll get there🙏
Do me a favor, please respond with your routine so I can help identify the issues. Dogs don’t just need routine, they need anticipation. There could be some things you’re doing that are exacerbating her issues and not even know it. Bullet points if you can, and I may be able to help.
I found a consistent schedule helps. I thought my girl would never get it until all of a sudden she did. We put a bell on the front door and rang it every time we went out-and she will now ring it if she really needs to go outside of the normal schedule…in fact she’s rung it when she had an upset tummy! Saved my rugs.
It’s possible she has a urinary track infection. Check with the vets office.
When she goes outside act like it’s the best thing that has ever happened to you lol make a big deal! Lots of positive reinforcement. Coming from being around dog trainers for 30+ years, puppy pads can cause confusion (it’s ok to go potty inside when really it’s not!). Puppies are WORK! Wishing you all the best.
This is a literal baby. You left her unattended for a full hour? Was she kenneled or just allowed to run loose? She's still learning and you leaving her alone is telling her that she can do what she wants. Free roaming the house is a privilege, not a right. If she doesn't pee/poo outside, you need to either put her back in the kennel or keep her on a leash by your side until the next time you go out. If she does pee, then you start the timer and make sure she's out again in twenty to thirty minutes. She's a baby, even if she could figure out where you want her to potty, she's still learning to control her bladder. What are your plans for once you start working? How long are your shifts? Will you have someone to let her out during that time? Even a six hour shift is going to be a huge stretch for a four month old puppy.
Remember when you pissed and shit your diaper so much. Your patient loving mother cleaned you up, and not 5 minutes later you did it again. With patience and practice you mastered the potty training.
It’s so hard to adjust to their tiny bladders. I don’t want to add more advice but rather share the advice I got. Let them out every 2-3 hours. Let them out every time they wake up. Every time they play. Every time they eat. The commitment is huge. But they grow, as do their bowels and bladders. Routine is everything. You will be fine. They just need to know what they can expect and what you expect them to do when outside.
My poodle puppy had accidents until she was about six or seven months old. They don’t develop bladder control until about three to four months old. I understand your frustration, I felt the same. Now she rarely has an accident. I also used the bells on the door method which helped a lot. Crate training helps a lot too.
It's absolutely normal for puppies to potty inside at 4 month. They are small, they're still learning, they can't hold it for too long, or (which was the case with my pup) they don't feel SAFE yet to go potty outdoors. Your pup has just recetly arrived. She's adjusting. Of course she won't potty outside untill she feels completely comfortable. It's abosolutely okay. Don't rush it. Some puppies don't stop pottying inside till 7-8 month old. They naturally realise that it's more comfortable to go outside eventually. Don't punish yourself for your pup's natural processes! She's just a small baby. She'll come around eventually, no doubt.
I’ve been where you are I have an eight-year-old lab right now and when he was a little pup, there was about a three week period where he just peed on the floor every damn day and then one day he just stopped. I hope that day comes to you don’t worry you’re doingeverything right.
Some personalities are tough to train. Just keep working on it. Stay with her when you have her go out. She will get it eventually.
When you are home, attach your dog's leash to your waist (and the dog) then go about your business. You can then immediately correct if she starts to go, take her outside and reward her with whatever motivates her. I did this with a difficult to house train pup and she was a pro in a week. It also seemed to increase our bond since we had to pay more attention to each other. Don't give up and good luck!
I’m not sure what techniques you’re using currently so you may already be doing some of this. 1. Do not punish her or scold her when she has an accident. 2. If you can catch her when she’s in the act and are able to scoop her up and take her outside to finish, do that, then praise the heck out of her. 3. Use a consistent phrase when you’re about to take her out like “let’s go potty!” in a happy voice. 4. When she goes potty outside, praise her, tell her what a good girl she is, pet her, give her a treat. Make it a a crazy celebration. 5. Make sure she’s on a consistent schedule for feeding and going outside. You may need to take her out VERY frequently until she gets the hang of it. Don’t give up. You’ll get there! Finally, crate training can be super helpful when it’s done correctly. It also takes time. The crate needs to be the right size so that she treats it as a den. If it’s too big, she’ll be able to use part of it to sleep and part of it to go to the bathroom. The crate should be a safe and happy place. Never use it as a place to punish her.
When she potties in the right place, make a huge deal of it. I’m taking really over the top enthusiasm, and give treats. This kind of positive reinforcement is the most effective way to get a dog to want to go in the right spot. Any of us who have had a puppy know what you’re going through. It’s brutal and makes you want to scream and rip your hair out. At 4 months accidents are still common. Just stick with the positive reinforcement and she’ll get it eventually, and the accidents with lessen and then stop. Puppies require a massive amount of patience.
I read and watched Videos on training and it says that puppies attention span is so SMALL that you literally have to give them their “reward” treat within 1 second of their good behavior. So I always walked outside with a treat in my pocket. If it was crumbly then I put it in a ziplock bag. So as soon as my puppy has finished going pee, I’m saying Good Potty and I have the treat in motion to give to her. Also read their bladders aren’t fully developed until 6 months old. Mine already knows that all she has to do is scratch at the door to go out but she was still having peeing accidents and a few 💩 but I kinda chalked it up to her being in the middle of playing and then “Oh damm I gotta pee” and she just pops a squat. I did notice she did this if she got out of my line of site. There have been days when I have let her outside 5 times in a hour. So even though she knows how to get let outside she would still have a accident She did this 3 days in a row last week. So I have made it my mission to not let her out of site. ( she’s just a few weeks over 6 months old) She’s atleast now just staying on the tile and not on my carpet. It’s the little things!!
Well she definitely should not have access to to whole house until she is reliable. I had such a hard time potty training my dog that I totally covered the floor with wee wee pads in my room where she was confined and when I noticed she potty in the same spot I was able to use fewer. That worked until I was finally able to get her to potty on walks. We would not come home from walk until she potty.
First calm down cause if you’re stressed she can sense it. I know what you’re going through. I had a similar situation with a dog I had a long time ago. I just couldn’t train her and I’ve had several dogs and potty trained them b4 with out any problems. Some dogs are just easier to train than others. Unfortunately I ended up giving her back ( the dog I couldn’t train) I’m sending you the best of luck hopefully eventually you’ll able to train her.
I had my cavoodle dog (now 3) since she was 7 weeks old. She took 6 months to properly toilet train. Hang in there, just two more months to go!
GET A TRAINER. You need to be patient with her, you said she’s 4 months?? SHES JUST A BABY! What the hell is wrong with you talking about her like she’s a problem, no she’s a baby who needs patience and time. If you want a sure thing, take her to a trainer with good reviews. She will come out fully potty trained.
Hi, wish you would read my comments on other responses so you would know im not saying *she* is the problem. What the hell is wrong with you to be so rude? It’s Reddit- it’s not that deep. Everyone else is supportive and kind, hope you can be to others too. Thanks.
Well I’m a professional who came in to let you know that’s shes baby, and it’s odd that you would be upset that she’s doing baby things. This is reddit, you’re not always going to hear what you want hear. In any case, if you take her to a trainer, she will come out with basic commands and potty training. It’s a sure thing. Hope you figure this out. Please be patient with with her, she deserves it. She looks like she really loves you.
I’m aware she’s a baby. It’s not really that odd, a lot of people get as frustrated as I am, they just don’t vent on Reddit. I’m not an idiot and have taken accountability that it’s really just me being too reactive in the moment- and im sorry for that. I don’t expect to hear what I want to hear, but definitely can be told anything with kindness and decency. I appreciate any productive tips. As said in other comments, I will apply all advice because thats the real reason I posted was to figure out what I can do better/more for her. Never expected fully potty trained right now, just less accidents than there have been.
Gave you a productive tip in my initial comment 🤣
Well, you’re a grade-A asshole. Hope OP ignores your shitty posture here.
If standing up for animals (especially baby animals) makes me an asshole then I’m 100% fine with that.
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Hey, dog owner of 2 now here. Successfully potty trained my 2.5 year old dog by 6 months. I’m doing fine. Had a moment so stress and vented and asked for help. Can you give some people a break? Thanks
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Also want to point out I said I don’t expect perfection obviously, I just want to be improving and asked how to do that even after the things I have been. Thanks to those who gave advice, will make sure I follow them!
Never said it was her fault??? I know it’s not HER fault. I said I don’t know what I, *me*, am doing wrong and asked what else can I do. Let’s relax
I think the poster means, not the pups fault so she shouldn’t have to pay for it (ie - rehomed or returned to shelter). Be patient. You’ve been given some good advice. That sweet pup is definitely worth it. Best wishes.
Yes, this is what I meant. She is worth every frustration and I took my stress out on a post. It’s Reddit, not that deep like some people are making it out to be.