How do I stop my poodle from peeing in the house?

How to Stop Your Dog from Peeing in the House
  1. Visit your veterinarian to rule out medical issues.
  2. Spay or neuter your dog.
  3. Train (or retrain) your dog using simple techniques outlined here.
  4. Give them lots of outside potty breaks.
  5. Identify and eliminate their triggers.
  6. Clean up messes properly with an enzyme cleaner.
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Why do poodles pee in the house?

Overview. If your Poodle keeps peeing in the house, this may not be a housebreaking issue, it may be a matter of territorial marking. This is not uncommon with dogs, and can be seen with just about every age (other than very young pups), and with both genders.
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Do poodles pee out of spite?

Do dogs pee out of spite? Dogs do not pee to spite you, or when they are mad or for attention and revenge. Instead they will pee in the house to communicate anxiety, fear, health problems, territorial markings, or simply because they have no other option but to urinate indoors.
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How do you punish a dog for peeing in the house?

Don't punish your puppy for eliminating in the house. If you find a soiled area, just clean it up. Rubbing your puppy's nose in it, taking them to the spot and scolding them or any other punishment will only make them afraid of you or afraid to eliminate in your presence.
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How do you get a dog to stop peeing in the house?

How to Stop Your Dog from Peeing in the House
  1. Visit your veterinarian to rule out medical issues.
  2. Spay or neuter your dog.
  3. Train (or retrain) your dog using simple techniques outlined here.
  4. Give them lots of outside potty breaks.
  5. Identify and eliminate their triggers.
  6. Clean up messes properly with an enzyme cleaner.
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How to Stop Your Dog From Peeing Indoors



How do you train a poodle to pee outside?

Put your pup on his leash and take him out to the spot previously marked on the lawn. Encourage him to explore the area until he picks up the scent and goes potty. When he does, be sure to praise him and give a treat. If your pooch hasn't gone potty within 15 minutes, go ahead and take him back inside.
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Does vinegar stop dogs from peeing in the house?

Not only will a vinegar and water solution eliminate urine odor if your dog has already peed on the rug, but it will also deter them from urinating on the same carpet again. The acidic smell of vinegar is known to repel dogs from peeing on area rugs as they do not like the smell of vinegar.
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What can I spray on carpet to stop dog from peeing?

Mix rubbing alcohol and water in equal proportions and spray it on the carpet. Isopropyl alcohol is a marvelous disinfectant with powerful antibacterial properties. Moreover, its powerful odor wages war on the dog's olfactory senses. Keep reapplying the mixture every week or after carpet cleaning session.
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How long does it take to house train a poodle?

While 4-8 weeks to potty train a puppy is what we've experienced with our pups there are other variables when potty training that could extend or shorten the amount of time it takes you to get your pup accident free.
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How often does a poodle need to pee?

The average healthy dog will produce approximately 10 to 20 ml of urine for each pound of body weight per day. Ideally adult dogs should be allowed outside to relieve themselves at least 3-5 times a day.
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Are toy poodles hard to potty train?

When you have toy or teacup-sized dogs, potty training can be more challenging because the volume they produce is so small. That said, the process of potty training a small dog isn't much different from a standard-sized dog. The exception is there's a smaller window to recognize your dog has started to eliminate.
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Does vinegar stop dogs from peeing on carpet?

White Vinegar + Water

In a spray bottle take equal parts of white vinegar and water and spritz the solution on the urinated area on the carpet. The acetic acid smell repels dogs and cats; this will discourage them to piss on the same carpet spot again.
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Why is my dog peeing in the house?

Urinary tract infections, cystitis (bladder inflammation), bladder stones, kidney disease, or arthritis or age-related incontinence could all be causes of house soiling in dogs. In addition, pets with diarrhea or other intestinal illnesses may not be able to make it outside fast enough.
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What is the hardest dog to potty train?

Jack Russell Terrier

"Of all of the terrier breeds, the Jack Russell is, hands down, the most difficult to housetrain," according to MedNet Direct, who says, "Jack Russells can be some of the most stubborn dogs out there."
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Are poodles hard to train?

Yes! Their intelligence and natural athleticism, coupled with their loyalty and commitment to their owners, make them very easy to train. In fact, training is necessary for a poodle. Because they are highly intelligent, poodles thrive on training and learning.
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How long can Poodles be left alone?

Even though they are bigger than their Toy, Medium, and Miniature versions, Standard Poodles are strongly affectionate with their owners, too, so they can't stay more than 8-9 hours alone.
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Why does my dog keep peeing in the house after being outside?

Dogs will urinate inside after going outside for a number of reasons, including health problems (diabetes, kidney disease) and inadequate housetraining. Before becoming too frustrated, try different strategies to stop your dog's inappropriate urination behavior.
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Why does my puppy pee inside after being outside?

Your puppy clearly did need to go potty, but he was likely too overstimulated outside. He feels safe and relaxed indoors, which triggers him to release his bladder. The key is to make sure his outdoor time is safe, structured, and a little bit boring.
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How long can toy poodle hold bladder?

Adult dogs can hold their pee for up to 10-12 hours if needed, but that doesn't mean that they should. The average adult dog should be allowed to relieve itself at least 3-5 times per day. That's at least once every 8 hours.
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How often does a toy poodle puppy pee?

3) Bring your Puppy outside often enough.

Every 2 hours for a 2 month old, every 3 hours for a 3 month old, every 4 hours for a 4 month old, etc. 20 minutes after a full meal.
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Can you train a toy poodle to use a litter box?

With diligent persistence, particularly during the first few weeks, you can readily teach a toy poodle to consistently use the litter box as they are very intelligent. After proper litter box training, mistakes are a very, very rare occurrence.
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How long after a dog drinks water does it need to pee?

Puppies are also most likely to use the bathroom within fifteen minutes of eating or drinking. If you've fed your puppy recently or observed it getting a drink of water, try to take it out within ten minutes and walk until it relieves itself.
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How many potty breaks does a dog need?

A dog bathroom schedule should include letting dogs outside to relieve themselves after each meal, and at least three to five times daily. Dogs should not be forced to wait longer than about eight hours before having a bathroom break.
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