| I once knew a family who got an adult dog from | | | | clothes in the crate and allow the dog to find the |
| a friend. The dog was used to living in a farm | | | | treat. |
| house and hence was always outside. When he | | | | Now keep a close eye on the dog do you know |
| came to live with this family who lived in an | | | | when it wants to go out. Initially the dog may |
| apartment the dog couldn't cope, it would dirty | | | | have an accident but do not be too harsh with it. |
| the house and the family did not know what to | | | | Correct it right away so that the dog knows that |
| do eventually they had to return the dog. | | | | you do not like it and it upsets you. |
| But there are several adult dog training courses | | | | If you see the dog squatting inside the house say, |
| available and even books and DVDs that guide | | | | "NO!" in a firm manner and then take it to the |
| you in training older dogs-most of these are | | | | previously designated spot. Wait on the spot with |
| available online also. | | | | the dog and praise it once it has done potty. Don't |
| Adult dogs are often great companions and if you | | | | take it for a walk as that would give a wrong |
| rescue a dog from a shelter not only will you feel | | | | signal to the dog that if it dirties the house it will |
| better the dog will also love the attention of living | | | | be taken for a walk. |
| in a family. In fact it is easier to potty train an | | | | Training an older dog would involve careful |
| adult dog than a puppy because an adult dog has | | | | observation of its behavior. You may not yet |
| more bladder control and is calmer and in control. | | | | know its habits so the best thing to do is to take |
| It receives instructions more easily. | | | | the dog out 3-4 times a day to signal that this is |
| Once you bring the dog home take it outside and | | | | the time for it to eliminate. For dogs routine is |
| show it the stop where you want it to do potty. | | | | essential so please make sure that it is taken out |
| Put the dog on a leash and take it to the spot | | | | the same time every day so that it knows which |
| and wait till it finishes potty. Once the dog has | | | | the designated time is. Once you have established |
| done it, praise it by patting it. Now take the dog | | | | a routine the accidents will completely disappear. |
| and show him the crate. Put a few treats and old | | | | |