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Originally Posted by ladyjane  I believe that in cases where the pup has not been hit for pottying, the problem is confusion on the part of the pup. I hear people say that they walked and walked and walked their pup and then came in the house and the pup went in the house. What I have learned from reading and talking to different trainers is that the pups don't understand what is expected of them. They say to take them out to do their business in the same place every time...don't keep walking all over as then it becomes an "outing", not a time to do something you want them to do...eliminate. Take them out to the same place consistently and praise the daylights out of them when they potty. Then, take them back in the house. There is a time to potty and a time to play.
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Thanks! I moved in with my bf in June. Since June they have gone out to the same place every single day. I ask them if they want to go out, they run to the stairs and go to the door, I let them out and for only about 10 mins at most (specifically to potty only). Housebreaking on a daily basis is getting better but still needs a lot of work. Some days there are NO accidents at all and then some days it's like a bomb exploded when I get home from work.
What I REALLY do not get is the pooping in the living room or somewhere when I shut them out of the room. Like I can go into the bedroom and shut the door, they will whine at the door for a bit and then walk away. When I come out 5 mins later, they have pooped in the living room or kitchen or somewhere. I don't get that. What doggy mentality is that??
