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Pugs and housebreaking

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Question
My daughter got a Pug puppy for Christmas from her boyfriend.  The puppy is going on 6 months old and has not responded at all to housebreaking.  She is taken outside, the same door, on a leash, the same spot.  She will not potty outside, but always does inside.  She has even gone in the kennel several times.  Are there any tips that you can give us to help?  We have 2 other dogs, and they always go out.  I have never had this kind of trouble housebreaking one before.

Answer
Pugs are puppies for two years. Puppies don't start controling the potty habits until they are at least three months old. You may be expecting too much from this furry infant.

I would take her outside about every hour or two. If she is crated and soils, she may be in her crate too long. Take some of her tinkle or poo out to where you want her to go and be sure to give her a little treat and much praise for going potty. Some puppies are harder to train then others.

Good luck and please have patience with her.

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