Proper way to punish potty accidents?

**catnapper** · 03-16-2006, 01:30 PM

If its the occasional accident, clean it up and move on. If its constantly happening, where were you when it happened? If you were nowhere to be found, then blame yourself because supervision is key. If he continually does it in front of you without warning, then a vet visit is called for - that may signal and underlying health issue.

What might help is if we knew what you do now so that we can tell you what you're doing right and what you might need to change. A lot of people do something to sabatage potty habits without realizing they are.

**dab_20** · 03-16-2006, 10:44 PM

I agree with the replies above. You should never yell at them. It will only make them hide when they go potty so you can't catch them in the act.

**Misty_Pearl** · 03-17-2006, 03:26 AM

I agree with the other's comments. Maybe he needs a refresher potty training course. Go outside when he has to go when he does lots of praise and offer a high quality food like chicken, turkey hot dogs etc. when the behavior is gotten right.

Also, only give the dog 5 minutes to do his business. If nothing is done put the dog in a crate, no attention, no talking etc. With Pearl, I pick her up and return her to the crate that way she doesn't get confused and think she is being put in the crate for something like coming...

Do this for a week or 2 to encourage behavior that you want and ignore bad behavior. I have noticed that a spray bottle filled with water is a great correction tool at stopping behavior while it's happening.

**zoomer** · 03-17-2006, 11:10 AM

Thanks everyone. Buddy does it in front of me on the rugs and carpets.

**Jessika** · 03-17-2006, 05:47 PM

Are you watching for signs that he has to go, or does he just go and does not seem like he meant to do it?

If that is the case then please take him to a vet for a check up