Pets > Dogs > Training QuestionsNovember 16, 2010

Puppy Won't Go Potty In The Rain

If it rains, one of my dogs has begun pooping on our new rug which is on wooden flooring and after trying "everything" to stop it we rolled up the rug. When we brought the new rug in they did not do it. They had stopped since the wood floors had been installed.

They urinate on puppy pads and my Maltese uses it to poop. One of my Dachshunds is doing it. When can I unroll the rug and try again for the good result I had at first of no accidents? Any help appreciated.

momodonna

By Donna from Baton Rouge, LA

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11/17/2010

When I had problems potty training a dog a trainer told me to start taking the puppy outside at certain times every day. Tell the dog to go potty. This gives them a sense of routine and teaches them where to go. I was told they are still babies and need to know what to do. Once I started this, say every hour or hour and a half, (and immediately after eating) they seem to get better and within a short period of time, they got it! Even if they don't go potty, they do understand the routine.

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11/17/2010

Some rugs have an odor that only animals can smell. They smell like tree sap. Smell the underside of the carpet and see if you can detect a "glue" smell, if so, your dog will probably keep using it as an "indoor potty", contact the rug store and see if they have a solution!

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