We adopted a 3 year old am staff and she is fixed. When we play with her and she gets excited, she will stop mid game and pee on our floor before we have a chance to stop her.

How often is she walked? Has she had a vet check to make sure this isn't a medical issue? How long have you had her?

We've had her a little over a month and she has been to the vet. We try to walk her at least once a day for at least an hour or more.

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Originally Posted by Heather0609

We've had her a little over a month and she has been to the vet. We try to walk her at least once a day for at least an hour or more.

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How does she potty? Do you have a fenced in yard, do you go out with her to make sure she does what she's supposed to?

Fact is, she's only been with you for a month. Dogs aren't great with change, which is likely why she's pottying in the house. You have to start with basic potty training even if she was potty trained before you got her.

So take her out often, go with her. When she potties outside praise her, go nuts, lots of "good girl!" and a treat. Let her know that you're very happy with what she's doing.

When she potties inside a firm "no" and take her directly outside, wait for her to potty and than praise.

She is a dog. She doesn't understand English, and she doesn't automatically understand what you expect of her. You have to teach her.

Good news is that she should catch on very quickly, since she is older and she was potty trained before you got her. :)

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Originally Posted by Alty

How does she potty? Do you have a fenced in yard, do you go out with her to make sure she does what she's supposed to?

Fact is, she's only been with you for a month. Dogs aren't great with change, which is likely why she's pottying in the house. You have to start with basic potty training even if she was potty trained before you got her.

So take her out often, go with her. When she potties outside praise her, go nuts, lots of "good girl!" and a treat. Let her know that you're very happy with what she's doing.

When she potties inside a firm "no" and take her directly outside, wait for her to potty and than praise.

She is a dog. She doesn't understand English, and she doesn't automatically understand what you expect of her. You have to teach her.

Good news is that she should catch on very quickly, since she is older and she was potty trained before you got her. :)

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Since we are not allowed to let her off leash in our yard we have always gone out with her and praised her. She didn't do this until the last week or so.

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Originally Posted by Heather0609

Since we are not allowed to let her off leash in our yard we have always gone out with her and praised her. She didn't do this until the last week or so.

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When did she see the vet? Was it before or after this issue started happening?

If it was before, I would really suggest going back. It could be a UTI.