My adult dog won't potty outside. How do I house train her now?

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My yorkie-poo had mange as a puppy and I had to keep her in a room by herself and wasn't able to properly potty train her now she's about a year old and she uses the bathroom when and wherever she wants, how can I train her now. I do take her out along with my other dog but she wont go outside, she'll wait till we get back home and do her business in the house, and she won't use puppy pads. My house is smelling like a dog shelter. Please help me. Thank you. "Pickles" is the black one. Pet's info: Dog | Yorkipoo | Female | unspayed | 5 months and 1 day old | 5 lbs

Dr. Kristin DVM · Accepted Answer

Well we can't have your house smelling like a shelter! These can be really tough. It is possible to still house train Pickles, but you are going to have to be very dedicated to make it work. As long as the carpet smells of urine, Pickles will try to pee inside. So it you have carpet, you might need to rip out the carpet, and the pad underneath to get rid of the odor. I would start by keeping her in a small crate when she is unsupervised. Big enough that she can stand and turn around, but small enough that if she pees, she can't get away from the pee. When you are home, she can be with you, but on a leash. Every 2-3 hours you will take her outside and give her opportunity. If she normally goes to the bathroom in the same area in the house, then put up gates or close doors or place something over the area so she cannot get to it. If she is on a leash, this is easier. If she is sleeping quietly or playing, you don't have to worry, but as soon as she gets up or stops playing, immediately take her outside. You have to start completely over like she was 8 weeks old. Take treats with you every time you go outside. When she finally goes outside, make a BIG deal about it. Praise her, give her treats and affection. Hang in there, and be diligent. The only way it will work is if you stick with it. Good luck!

My adult dog won't potty outside. How do I house train her now?

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