I have a year and 1/2 old male shih tzu dog. I have yet to training him to go outside to go potty. I am home a lot with him and I never catch him in the act! I'm beside myself and don't know what to do with him. Does anyone out there have any suggestions? I'm about to lose my mind!

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When you do take him out, be sure and walk him around or other activity.

When you are around you need to keep a close eye on the dog. Use closed doors or gates to keep it in the same room as you are, and perhaps as I do, a short chain fastened to the computer desk. If you catch it in the act, give it a sharp ''Ah, ah, ah!'' and take it out. When you can't watch it, crate it.