New rescue pup pooping in house

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4. That seems kinda cruel...

But, what do I know? I learned that positive reinforcement training really works. And, that dogs have virtually no memory of what they did earlier. Reprimands only work when you catch them mid-accident.

I hardly ever say "no" to my dog, unless she is doing something that will hurt her or eating some strange thing outside. My dog's foster mom told me early on to take inside poops and put them outside in a similar place to leave the scent for the future.

Also, I've learned that dogs are all about context... They don't understand inside or outside, but do know the difference between tile, carpet, grass, or concrete... Praise them when they do their business on the right surface... My dog will only go on grass or dirt.