April 21, 2011
My 50lb puppy will not go to the bathroom outside, only in the house on puppy pads. Do you have an ideas?
Full Question:
Hi,My puppy is six months old, we got him over the summer and did not get a crate since I am off at that time. We used puppy pads and now I have a monster, he will go outside but not to potty. It don't matter how long I stay out, nothing happens, but as soon as we come in, on the pad he goes. Those pads cost a lot after a while, especially when the puppy already weighs 50#. Any ideas on where to start undoing this mess I made? Other than this bad habit, he is well behaved, just trying to get the potty business taken outside. Thanks.
Cindy's Answer:
You need to start all over from the beginning, because you have taught him that the inside of the house is his bathroom. This could be a long drawn out process and you will need a LOT of patience. What you are experiencing is why we don’t recommend using those puppy pads in the house (especially with a large breed).
I would put a pad outside where you want him to go. I’d also recommend crate training him.
We have a section on the website about housetraining.
I’d also recommend Your Puppy 8 weeks to 8 Months and Pack Structure for the Family Pet.
We also have a number of eBooks, which include topics that may help you.
Good luck!
Cindy Rhodes
I would put a pad outside where you want him to go. I’d also recommend crate training him.
We have a section on the website about housetraining.
I’d also recommend Your Puppy 8 weeks to 8 Months and Pack Structure for the Family Pet.
We also have a number of eBooks, which include topics that may help you.
Good luck!
Cindy Rhodes
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