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Puppy peeing everywhere!
We got a German Shepherd mix when she was two months old, and from day 1 she used the potty pad we provided to go to the bathroom, or she went outside. She is now 4 1/2 months old and can't seem to hold her bladder at all. She's not straining to be, but it seems like every time she gets the sensation she pees. I deep cleaned the carpets, and replaced the potty pads, thinking that if the smell was gone maybe she would start using them again. I was wrong...Our house smells awful of ammonia from her pee, and I don't know what else to do. Help!
Also, I do praise her every time she goes potty outside, and I scold her if I catch her in the act inside, but again, it doesn't seem to be helping.
Re: Puppy peeing everywhere!
Have you taken her to the vet to rule out a UTI or other medical reason for the accidents? If not, I would do so.
I would also get rid of the potty pads completely. They are very confusing to dogs, as they give the message that it's ok to potty inside (it's hard for dogs to understand that it's only ok to potty inside if it's on this very specific pad, and when you go to other people's homes, the dog is often confused as to where to potty, leading to accidents). In addition to getting rid of the potty pads, I would also go back to square one with potty training - take her out very often, praise/treat her like crazy when she potties outside, and either crate or tether her to you when you're in the house so you can spot any signs that she needs to potty and take her out and catch any accidents that do happen in the act so you can whisk her outside to finish.
Also, are you cleaning all accidents with an enzymatic cleaner like Nature's Miracle? That's the only way to completely break down and eliminate the smell for her (and if you can still smell the pee, she definitely can!).
At 4.5 months old, she's still a baby, so there will probably be some accidents, but if you set her up for success and remain consistent, that should help with the potty training.
Yes to all of this
This way she's not apt to trot off to tinkle in the house and you'll know when she needs to answer the call of nature.:)
Are you crate training? Does she wee in there?
I agree, get rid of the potty pads, it is hard for many dogs to figure that out, also, try to limit the amount of space she has by herself, that way she is less prone to go in the house. Try to create a routine with which door you let her out and when so that she knows where she needs to go, soon you may see her heading to that door as a signal she needs to go out. Some pups take longer than others but good luck!!