How Do You Housebreak An Adult Dog?
• Take your new pet outside on a collar and leash immediately when you bring him or her home. • Introducing a dog to a new environment is stressful, so he or she is likely to have to go right away. Taking him or her outside when you get home also immediately enforces the idea of where your dog is suppose go to eliminate. • Set up a structured routine of times to take your dog out to eliminate. • Follow your schedule of bathroom breaks for your adult dog each day. • For example, you should take your dog out first thing in the morning, after meals or play time, and right before going to bed daily. This will help him or her to get used to a regular routine. • Confine your adult dog in a small area such as a spare bedroom or a crate while he or she gets used to the housebreaking routine. • Watch for signs that your adult dog needs to go out. • Dogs will often pace, pant, bark or run around the house to get your attention when they have to go. Take them outside as soon as you notice such be
