What workarounds did people try for "Puppy suddenly won't use indoor patches and pees in apartment hallways"?

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Community members documented 62 workarounds:
1. taking the puppy outside every hour
2. taking the dog outside every 45 minutes to 1 hour
3. cleaning all accidents with an enzyme pet accident cleaner
4. Using enzymatic cleaners to remove odors
5. putting puppy's pee under or on top of the grass patch so they smell it
6. carrying the puppy downstairs
7. keeping outside trips strictly for business without play or eye contact until they go
8. Integrating training in little pockets all day and during walks
9. Rewarding the puppy when doing something good like pottying on turf or staying calm
10. taking her several times for a walk
11. taking the puppy outside every hour or so and after every meal, playtime, or training
12. using a camera to check on the dog remotely while away
13. consulting wiki articles and online community guides
14. Taking the puppy outside every single time, tracking accident-free days with mobile apps like Oopsie, and relying on consistency until the puppy learns to signal at the door.
15. Using real grass sod patches placed on a private terrace or inside
16. Hiding a sod patch under a car covered with a tarp
17. Consulting local vets regarding parvo risk to see if low-traffic outdoor walks are safe
18. Tethering the puppy to yourself inside with a leash to monitor movement closely
19. Taking the puppy immediately to the same boring patch of grass upon seeing sniffing or circling
20. Restricting outdoor time to just standing in one spot for a few minutes without walks or play
21. Giving a massive treat party for going outside and cycling back inside to try again later if nothing happens
22. Staying outside for hours
23. Taking pee pads with the puppy's urine to the yard
24. Waking up every three hours to take the puppy out
25. Taking the puppy out 30 minutes after eating
26. Placing the puppy back in the crate if it doesn't use the bathroom outside
27. Going back to basics and keeping the puppy right next to you instead of giving freedom in the house
28. Keep the puppy in a crate more often and take her directly outside
29. Stay outside for longer periods (half an hour or more) until the puppy eliminates
30. Use high-value treats and extreme praise when the puppy goes outside
31. Tether the puppy to the owner indoors to prevent unsupervised roaming
32. Use enzymatic cleaners to remove lingering odors from indoor floors
33. giving treats and throwing a party when the dog goes potty outside
34. taking the dog to the door to ring a bell chain and saying we go potty outside
35. gating off areas with carpet
36. tapping the dog on the butt with a newspaper and saying no
37. Throwing a party and giving treats when he goes outside
38. Taking him to the door and gently scratching his paw at the bell chain
39. Gating off carpeted areas in a tiny home
40. Taking the puppy out every 30 to 45 minutes
41. Using a potty tracking app
42. Keeping the puppy in a crate or pen when not directly supervised
43. Opening the door for the dog to go solo outside
44. Putting a couple of tablespoons of canned pumpkin in their food
45. Switching and establishing new consistent command words with treats
46. Taking the puppy outside frequently and rewarding them afterwards
47. Cleaning the accident area immediately and spraying enzyme cleaner
48. Looking up online advice
49. Carrying the puppy away from the doorstep to a less overwhelming area
50. Using a living grass pee pad indoors
51. Not forcing the crate and leaving it open with a nice cushion
52. Walking the puppy every 30 minutes
53. Using puppy pads indoors
54. Taking the puppy out in the garden after feeding, naps, and intense playtime
55. Rewarding and praising the puppy every time it eliminates outside
56. Setting up a balcony potty station with a doggy door for free access
57. Staying outside for extended periods until the puppy finally goes potty
58. Taking the puppy out frequently during transitions (after eating, sleeping, or playing)
59. Watching the puppy like a hawk inside to catch early signs of squatting
60. Throwing a big party with treats when the puppy finally goes outside
61. Using dedicated indoor dog potty trays with fake grass
62. Switching dog food brands to one that requires smaller portions to reduce pooping frequency

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