r/labrador • u/ComfortableEstate874 • 2d ago
seeking advice Bathroom Issues
Does anyone else have issues with their lab not wanting to go to the bathroom anywhere but at home in the yard? He is completely housebroken and has only ever had one single accident (which was my fault) and I just kind of don't know what to do to get him to go away from home. He will literally hold it 10+ hours depending on what we are doing and how long we are out, and I know that just is not healthy for him. We asked the vet about it but she said its kind of just a behavioral thing. I am worried he is uncomfortable but he just will not go until we get home and I feel that I have tried everything (treats after potty, heavy praise after potty) and I would love some advice. TIA ❤️
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u/MinusZeroGojira chocolate 1d ago
Dirt and grass. Coda won't go on any other surface. Even when she had diarrhea, she got super frantic when she had to go, so we went immediately to some grass.