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My pup is still going potty in the house.

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Question
She's about 9months now but shes still Very much a puppy! Ive been really trying to do potty training with her and it seems its just not working. She doesnt go in her kennel Never! But sometimes ill take her outside she'll go poopy and we'll come back inside and she'll pee...??? Im very confused and need a little direction thank you. Kristen

Answer
When you have her out, walk her around a little more.  Be sure and lavish praise on her when she does anything outside. Then walk her some more.  You don't want to teach her relieving herself ends the fun walk.  

When you are around inside 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.