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Originally Posted by totosmom  My 1 1/2 yr. old dog will pee on his pad, but will poop off of it. Like 2-3 feet from it, or in a different room. how do I get him to go on his pad. I tried to housebreak him to go outside. He would tell you he has to go out and go sometimes. Then he would not say anything and just do his business on the floor somewhere. after about 6 months of this I gave up and decided just to let him go back to pads. If anyone can help me I would appreciate it very much. |
Does your pup appear to want privacy when he poops? If it isn't a privacy issue, then try the following: make sure pads are changed often (my boys like fresh pads for plenty of "dancing room" for poopies
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If he poops off of the pad, move the poop to the pad and show/tell him that it goes on the pad. Do this nicely and don't scold. Then show him how you dispose of the pad/poop.
When he potties in the correct place, pad or outside, praise profusely. Throw a party! Never stop praising. Perhaps give a small treat to encourage the correct behavior. For poops, maybe include a short play session as a reward.
If you would prefer to work on outdoor training, start moving the pad toward the door. Try to keep to a regular feeding and walking/outdoor potty break schedule. Structure will help set your dog up for success. Take a look at the bell notification thread in this section.
Restrict your dog's freedom of movement in your home until his potty habits improve. Keep him in one room/area where he can be supervised closely. It's like working with a new puppy.
Hope some of this helps. Good luck!