Training an older dog may seem like a frustrating task. Pick a potty spot. Create a command. Monitor food and drink. Avoid punishing your dog. Consider neutering a male dog. Remember to be very patient. Emotional upsets can also cause a temporary regression in house training. If your older dog is house trained but recently started having accidents, you may want to contact your vet.
Unlike a puppy, old dogs may have bad habits. Older dogs respond well to consistency. Older dogs can be very receptive to commands when potty training. When potty training an older dog, it’s your job to anticipate when he’ll need to relieve himself. Dogs respond to positive reinforcement much better than punishment. If your older dog isn’t neutered, it can make house training difficult. House breaking an older dog takes much more patience than with a puppy. You may have adopted a “house trained” dog from the shelter that isn’t very trained. If a dog has a urinary tract infection, they often lose control over there bladder.