Active discussions

Meet the Other Phone. A phone that grows with your child.

Meet the Other Phone.
A phone that grows with your child.

Buy now

Please or to access all these features

Talk
The doghouse

If you're worried about your pet's health, please speak to a vet or qualified professional.

Original poster

Potty training help

7 replies

norm123 · 08/09/2023 20:22

Hi all!

Just brought home my new puppy, a Maltese Shih tzu crossbreed yesterday.

First night went exceptionally well, very pleased. He settled well and hasn't been crying, not hiding too much, loves his bed and toys already. Has a blanket from mum to help him feel safe.

Something I have noticed is he is pooing outside just fine. But he wees exclusively in the house.

If I take him outside to wee he just waits to go back in. He will sit or lay down. Then when we get back inside he immediately wees.

And I will wait outside for like, an hour trying to get him to pee, but nothing. No idea what's going on.

I try to get him to focus outside. We will play a little to get positive associations built in the garden and then I'll leave him to wee. But nothing.

I'll go back inside to try and take a break, thinking ok maybe he just doesn't need it, and no exaggeration as soon as he steps inside he wees.

Anyone got any advice?

OP posts:
andrainwillmaketheflowersgrow · 08/09/2023 21:20

You just need to sit outside with them until they wee. Or, try picking him up when he goes inside and carry him out mid-stream.

Original poster
norm123 · 08/09/2023 21:22

andrainwillmaketheflowersgrow · 08/09/2023 21:20

You just need to sit outside with them until they wee. Or, try picking him up when he goes inside and carry him out mid-stream.

That's what I've been doing so I guess I'll just continue that

OP posts:
andrainwillmaketheflowersgrow · 08/09/2023 21:28

It can take weeks so don't lose heart - at least it's summer and you're not having to stand out there in the freezing cold Grin

Original poster
norm123 · 08/09/2023 21:31

andrainwillmaketheflowersgrow · 08/09/2023 21:28

It can take weeks so don't lose heart - at least it's summer and you're not having to stand out there in the freezing cold Grin

Thank you!
It's my first time having a dog so I really appreciate the advice

OP posts:
andrainwillmaketheflowersgrow · 08/09/2023 21:51

You'll be fine - just lots of persistence and patience!

Trixibella · 08/09/2023 22:37

I’m sure you do have this but a spray with enzymes in to really break down the smell so he doesn’t think inside is the loo. Not normal floor cleaner.

I have on occasion resorted to being outside for a while, bringing them in but having them on my lap for a few minutes and taking straight back outside and trying again. Sometimes works the second time.

Original poster
norm123 · 08/09/2023 23:24

Trixibella · 08/09/2023 22:37

I’m sure you do have this but a spray with enzymes in to really break down the smell so he doesn’t think inside is the loo. Not normal floor cleaner.

I have on occasion resorted to being outside for a while, bringing them in but having them on my lap for a few minutes and taking straight back outside and trying again. Sometimes works the second time.

Thanks for the advice, I am using the enzyme cleaner, I didn't know that's what it did though, I just followed the instructions I saw in lots of research😂 good to know how it works.

I'll definitely try the holding them on my lap for a while and taking them back outside, thanks!

OP posts:
New posts on this thread. Refresh page
Swipe left for the next trending thread