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hlthe2b

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4. I get it. I know people who live in hurricane territory that have trained for the garage on artificial

Reply to phylny (Reply #2)

Fri Feb 13, 2026, 08:00 PM

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turf. They did so ATER the puppy was fully housebroken, I think--maybe by a few months. I think they probably just rushed outside without letting the pup go and directly into the garage, having placed some urine-soaked pads on the turf or maybe ammonia--not sure.

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Has anyone had success housetraining a puppy using outside as the primary potty spot [View all] phylny Friday OP

I have potty trained using the outdoors ONLY but it took basically being home & constantly aware hlthe2b Friday #1

Thank you. phylny Friday #2

I get it. I know people who live in hurricane territory that have trained for the garage on artificial hlthe2b Friday #4

Thanks, this is what I was thinking of. phylny Friday #8

Yes! MontanaMama Friday #3

Thanks for the response. phylny Friday #5

Our dog was house trained. bamagal62 Friday #6

Yes, this is just what I was hoping to do. phylny Friday #7

I'm sure your puppy bamagal62 Friday #9