Why does my dog keep pooping in the house?
How can I train my dog to poop outdoors only? He keeps pooping inside the house and I'd like to train him before it gets to late!!
1 Answer
Housetraining requires a lot of patience and consistency.
Let your dog out every two to four hours. Go outside with him and wait until he goes potty. Stay outside until he does. When he does go potty, give him plenty of praise and treats to show him that's what he's supposed to do!
Crate training will help the process immensely. If you're leaving the house, crate him. He will be less likely to poop in a crate, but he still might.
When inside, never leave him unsupervised. If you have to, keep him on a leash at all times. He has to "earn" his freedom back by showing that he knows not to poop inside. If you see him about to poop, try to rush outside before he poops inside. Do your best to never allow him to poop inside.
Eventually, your consistency will pay off and you can begin to give him a bit more freedom.