Dog Health Questions: Dog Training?

I have a 5 month old beagle mix puppy. He is the cutest thing and is always very good when I am watching him - no accidents, etc. When my boyfriend watches him (we live together) he always goes to the bathroom in the house when I am not there. Any ideas why this is happening?? The puppy only goes potty in the house for my boyfriend, otherwise he is really good. Any info would be great! Thanks!

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Well, I hate to tell you but it sounds like your boy friend doesn't pay attention and get the puppy outside. If he is really good the rest of the time I would seriously suspect the b/f is at fault.

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• BF is not paying attention to the puppies needs.
  It is a "man thing" they do not pay as close attention to dogs as women do. Not all men but some are like this.
  My weim asks to go out but if you do not let her out she will pee on the floor by the door when she can no longer hold it.
  It only happens when husband is with dog. She asks I let her out she asks he watches TV.


• your bf problaly isn't paying attention to him


• bf may not understand the signs to look for when the pup has to go. Sniffing, etc - if he doesn't pick up on it and the puppy isn't solid enough to insist on going outside in an obvious way, the puppy thinks he's being ignored so uses wherever is available.


• Is your boyfriend yelling at him? Puppies will piddle when they are stressed out and they do not understand yelling or hitting. He needs to use a firm but loving voice and praise the puppy often when he's being a good boy. When the puppy pees outside for him for the first time, have him really praise him a lot and even reward him with a treat. I feel the puppy is afraid of your boyfriend. Good luck to you!


• you need to talk to your bf, and let him know the signs the puppy uses. Its important to do especially when their young, training is so important right now for the dog and for your carpet :)