How to train a dog to poop outside?

Give him no attention as you pace quietly back and forth by the pee spot. When he squats or lifts his leg wait, for him to finish. As he's finishing happily say your cue word “GO POTTY!” When he is done, give a marker (a verbal “Yes!” or the click of a clicker), then lavish him with praise and something really yummy. read more

Immediately open the crate and scoop him up and put him on the wee wee pad. If you have chosen to train him to poop outside, then scoop him up and quickly take him outside. This method works best if you have a backyard. However, if you live in an apartment building, train him on the wee wee pads first. read more

Stick to it! The dog should be eating on schedule within one to four meals. 5. Clean up messes thoroughly. Dogs are attracted to return to spots where they urinated/defecated previously. If you clean up just a little, the dog will be attracted to “refresh” the spot. If you clean thoroughly, there will be no attraction to go there again. read more