Golden Retriever Forum:
12 wk pup won't go outside

Just got our first golden pup a week and a half ago and she won't go near the front door, which is where we want her to learn to do her business. When she's out, she won't stay out; wants to come in as soon as she finishes. Won't even stay outside to romp! I've never seen a puppy like this. Also, not motivated by food. Any suggestions?

This sounds sort of unusual. Maybe you should try to take her out in the back yard, even though you want her to learn to go out through the front. I'm not trying to tell you what to do or anything like that but there may be something that she doesn't like in the front yard. You could try putting her on a leash and just walking her around in the yard. But if she she still doesn't like it try taking her in to another yard.