Common Problems When Housetraining an Adult Dog
August 8th, 2008 by admin
Here are a few problems you might encounter when you try to housetrain an adult dog:
Marking - more common with entire males. The best solution to this problem is to have the dog neutered, which should calm some of the marking instinct, but you may have to follow up with a watchful eye and some aversive correction
Going in “secret places” - This is most likely the case if the dog has previously been severely punished after soiling in the house. Remember, you have as much responsibility as your dog here. Make sure you set a feeding/watering schedule and stick to it. Always stay with your dog when taking her out to potty, so you can praise when she does - That is how she knows what is the right place to go!
Peeing or pooping because of stress or anxiety - if you have taken on a rescue dog, remember that they may have spent quite some time in kennels and are probably worried they might end up back there, so they may be more prone to separation anxiety. You also have to give them time to get used to their new home, so restrict where they are allowed and gradually introduce them to different areas of your home so it doesn’t overwhelm them
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