[sleepyshepherd]

My puppy is 9 weeks old now - I rescued him when he was 4 weeks old from a very bad home. Because of my disability he will be an indoor dog; when he does spend time outside for fresh air, he will go outside on my patio and occasionally for car rides etc. I started using potty pads a few days after I brught him home and he was learning so quickly to go potty on them it was amazing. For the last week he has been going potty where ever he stands, sometimes I cannot tell! He will go poo on the pads if I catch him in the act and run him to the pad, and has gone on his own 3-4 times. For the most part he will not poo on the pads, he never has. Lately, I will sit on a bench or chair close to where his pads are and repeat "go potty", when he wakes up, every hour or so after he has eaten, and when he looks as though he is getting ready to go on the floor. Yet, I will repeat "go Potty" and make him stay on the pad for 5-7 minutes and he will not go; the minute I walk away, he takes off the pad and either peas right in front of me while looking right at me, or he will do it in the first place he stops, he just started p-ing on my bed! I have let him come up on my bed since I have had him, he even sleeps with me at night and he just started p-ing on my bed. This morning I took him to his pad and said "go potty" after a few minutes of just sitting there, I walked away and he followed then pooped in the middle of the room! Help someone, I do not know what to do - it seems like he is going backwards or being defiant on purpose! Thanks

[Lucky098]

Purchase a grass potty pod. There is a scent in it that helps dogs want to potty there. Its more natural and not a messy clean up with papers or pee pads.

https://www.pottypatch.tv/?gclid=CJn...FQQ_bAodyREsKw

You're not being very consistent. Puppies at this age need consistancey and schedules. He should only eat 3 times a day (Morning, afternoon and evening). No free access to water. After 6pm, if you feel it necessary, give him an ice cube to lick.

You need to incorporate a crate. You can't physically watch him 24/7... no body can. It is impossible. Since he cannot be placed outside, he should be placed in a crate (Big enough he can comfortably turn around and lay down in). He shouldn't sleep in your bed until he learns to keep his own bed (crate) clean.

Designate his potty spot and keep it there. Maybe keep a few dirty pads out so he can figure out the scent.

Your pup lost his litter and his mom at a very young age. I realize he is a rescue, but please understand the situation. His mom and littermates would have taught him where to potty and how to stay clean. Since he doesn't have that, you're going to have to teach him that. It's going to be hard and there are going to be lots of mistakes, but it can be done.

Purchase the grass potty pad and see if it helps. I have heard nothing but success from them. Also, when house training (whether its to outside or inside) NEVER walk away from him. You are to stand there until he potties so you can praise him. If he doesn't potty when you take him to his potty area, take him back and place him in his crate and try again in 15 minutes. When you do your potty runs, continue to say "go potty"... It make take him a long time. Just stick to your guns and don't walk away expecting him to potty without you being there. He is just a baby, he needs reassurance and guidance. Walking away from him frustrated gives him neither.

Good luck

[Alty]

To add to Lucky's post, please realize that a 9 week old puppy is still very young. He's still an infant, he cannot hold his bladder or bowels for long, and he will have accidents.

Patience is key. There are puppies that learn quickly and are potty trained early, but most puppies learn better after the 3-4 month mark, when their control is a bit better.

Consistency, tons of praise when he does what you want him to do, and patience.

Puppies aren't easy, but they're worth it. :)