Most dogs, at some point, will have an accident in the house. House soiling can often be caused by physical problems such as a urinary tract infection or a parasite infection.
Check with your veterinarian to rule out any possibility of disease or illness. Some dogs, especially young or old ones, temporarily lose control of their bladders when they become excited or feel threatened. Dogs sometimes deposit urine or feces, usually in small amounts, to scent-mark their territory. Both male and female dogs do this, and it most often occurs when they believe their territory has been invaded. Usually, there are other symptoms, such as destructive behavior or vocalization see information on separation anxiety.
All rights reserved. Please enjoy this video from Jackson Galaxy, a well-known cat behaviorist and host of How much will it cost to care for a new animal companion? Establish a routine Take your dog out at the same times every day. For example, first thing in the morning when he wakes up, when you arrive home from work, and before you go to bed.
Praise your dog lavishly every time he eliminates outdoors. You can even give him a treat. Establish a firm routine, including feeding meals at regular times. Pick up the dish 10 to 15 minutes after putting it down, empty or not. Do not use the free-choice feeding method in which food is left down at all times. This will help to keep her system on a schedule. Trainers often hear about dogs who have accidents indoors just after having been outside.
Dogs sometimes need a little time to sniff around, exercise , and check things out before relieving themselves. Take her out first thing in the morning, after breakfast, after dinner, and a few times throughout the day and before bedtime. Do not let her loose indoors if she has not eliminated outside!
Any time you cannot supervise your dog, he should be in a crate or pen, or in a smaller room behind a baby gate. You can also keep him near you with a leash. Gradually, over a few weeks, you can allow a little freedom, 10 or 15 minutes after he eliminated outside. If you frighten or punish him, he might become afraid to potty in front of you and will sneak off to do it somewhere else. If you catch your dog having an accident, say something to get his attention, but do not yell or make such a loud noise that you scare him.
Then take him right outside so he can finish. You might see pacing, whining, circling, sniffing purposefully, or leaving the room. Stand with your dog in an appropriate potty area. Praise and offer a treat as soon as they do. If the dog does not potty within five minutes, take the dog back to the confinement area for 10 to 15 minutes and then take them out again. Repeat until the dog potties outside. After the dog does their business, stay outdoors! If you go back indoors right away, your dog will learn that pottying ends fun outdoor time, and they may hold it longer so they can stay outside longer.
Spend at least 10 minutes outdoors after your dog relieves themselves, so your dog learns pottying quickly earns extra fun time outside.
Be sure the dog walker is aware of and understands your housetraining routine. The stricter you are about following this routine and the more often you can take your dog out, the faster your dog will learn.
Some dogs learn in a single weekend, while others can take weeks or even months to get the hang of things. Patience is key. Create a housetraining chart or use a notepad to track when and where your dog potties, so you can learn their patterns.
When learning how to potty train an older dog, remember that accidents will happen. If you see your dog having an accident, calmly take them outside, and then praise and offer a treat for going in the right place. Fight the urge to yell or scold! For the fastest results, start with frequent potty breaks, take good notes and make sure that every time your dog does their business outside, they are rewarded with praise, treats and fun!
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