How do I potty train my older dog who keeps having indoor accidents?

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My dog is 3 yrs old. I got him from pound Dec 2016 & they said he was potty trained but that is not actually true. He goes in the house at various times. Have tried rubbing nose in it, putting him in laundry room at night and taking him out three times at night. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | neutered | 15 lbs

Laura Johnson VMD · Accepted Answer

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! House training an older dog can be hard. Buddy should be crated at night and when you are not home. All rooms should be closed or gated off when he is out. He should be leashed to an adult at all time so he can't sneak off to urinate. Take him outside multiple times per day. When he goes verbally praise him and then play with him for 10 mins before going inside. Clean all soiled areas with an enzymatic pet cleaner like Nature's Miracle. Try not to yell or rub his nose in it, that tends to cause fear. Consider training him how to ring a bell to notify you he needs to go out. If you are still struggling it may not be wrong to rule out medical causes so having a Vet exam and blood work done and his urine checked for infection may be a good idea. The above should happen for 3 months with out accidents before he is allowed off a leash, not crated and free access to the full house. I hope this helps and I wish you the best of luck!

How do I potty train my older dog who keeps having indoor accidents?

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