8-month-old dog still not house-trained and only pees once per walk

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Hi everyone, I'm posting because my 8-month-old dog still isn't house-trained, even though he gets 2 to 3 hours of walks a day.

Unlike my other dogs, he only urinates once per walk, whereas the others go several times (I wonder if the house-training issues are coming from that).

He doesn't lift his leg to pee yet (not sure if that's worth mentioning), but I'm posting because I'm worried about having a dog that pees in the flat for life if the problem isn't sorted now.

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  • ProvetoJuniorConseil
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    Hi,

    At 8 months old, it’s not necessarily a cause for concern, especially as some dogs are just a bit slower to get the hang of house-training. The fact that he only urinated once while out or isn't lifting his leg yet isn't necessarily abnormal either. However, if he continues to pee inside regularly despite frequent trips out, a quick check-up at the vet might be useful to rule out any urinary or behavioural issues. Otherwise, you often need to go back to basics: very regular trips outside, immediate rewards when he goes outdoors, and avoiding any punishment for accidents indoors. It doesn't mean he'll never be house-trained.

    Best wishes,

    Romane

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    Dogs that lift their leg multiple times are marking territory; that’s something completely different from just needing to go.

    How do you react when he actually goes outside? You really need to make a massive fuss to show him how pleased you are, always using the same words (“Good boy, well done for going outside,” etc.).

    How do you react to accidents in the house? (The rule is to show NO reaction at all unless you catch him right in the act). Where does he usually go?

    How many times a day do you take him out? What sort of area is it?

    Basically, we need to know a bit more about the dog’s routine...

    (If you’re planning to have him neutered, try to act as soon as possible and book an appointment with the vet now.)

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