The big thing with outdoor potty training is trying to make sure he doesn't have the opportunity to go inside. That's where crate training is so important. If you take him out and he doesn't go, then bring him in and put him in the crate. Try again in 15 minutes. If he goes, he gets to run free in the house. If not, back in the crate and try again a little later.
Now, when my sweet Molly and I get up in the a.m., she goes straight to her crate and snuggles in there while I get dressed and eat. When she has to go, she lets me know and I let her outside. Sometimes, when it's really cold, she'll go out, then come right back in and goes, by herself!, into the crate again until she REALLY has to go!
Good luck! Kathy |