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Guide To Housebreaking An Older Dog
So you have an older dog that isn't used to living inside a home. Getting him used to living indoors is a gradual process that cannot be rushed. Your dog is probably comfortable in the outdoors. Any attempt to bring him indoors and to keep him there is going to be a bit confusing for the dog. This is exactly why you must take things slowly. You want to make the transition as easy as possible for the dog.
At Least It's Easier Than A Puppy
Housebreaking a dog thats been around for a while isn't all hard and difficult. Some might say that training a new puppy is actually a harder task. Older dogs tend to have much better bladder control than younger ones for example, so you probably won't have to clean up as many messes during the housebreaking process. Still, a dog thats used to relieving itself wherever it wants is going to need some training once it is living in a home. You don't want it mistakes some of your furniture as a nice place to urinate.
One step you should definitely take is to establish an area where your dog knows it can play and run around safely. This could be your backyard or some other region. This helps make the housebreaking process easier for your dog to understand and get through. Giving him somewhere to hang out without damaging any furniture is a perfect way to do this. An abrupt change in lifestyle like this requires much care and thought on the part of the owner.
Don't Change Diets
Also, try to maintain the same diet for your dog if you can. Buy the same food, from the same places. You should really only be changing one thing at a time. You don't want to confuse the dog. Keeping his diet the same will also keep him generally happier than if you made major food changes. Also, not only should the actual food be similar, but the frequency with which you feed him should remain regular. Don't all of a sudden feed it more or less meals. This will only cause confusion and sometimes anger.
The number one thing to remember is to take thing slowly but surely. Make good choices for your dog and the change will go a lot smoother for him. As always, reward him when he does the right things like eliminating outside rather than inside, playing in his dedicated area, and just generally being a good dog. You can teach that old dog new tricks!
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