![]() ![]() What is gray? Gray is when the dog goes in the back bedroom or sneaks off down the stairs, potties, and feels better so it becomes OK in his mind. When the dog goes inside, we interrupt the behavior and quickly take him outside, making it VERY clear what we expect. What does that mean? It means when the dog goes outside, he gets a treat and praise. Housetraining should be black and white in the dog world. It just doesn’t happen at this young age. Waiting for the young dog or new dog in a home to tell you he has to go NOW is like asking a human baby to tell you to change his diaper. Until you learn your dog’s signal, take them out on a regular schedule and routine. Some go to the door, some sniff, some bark, and some dogs (especially toy breeds) never signal. Don’t Equate Letting You Know He Has to go With Being House TrainedĮvery dog has a different signal when they have to go potty. ![]() Take him out often and communicate what you expect in very clear terms. Although he may have done very well at the foster home, the shelter, or his previous home, he is now facing a new environment with new smells, new rules, and a new schedule, so start from scratch. Most important, treat your new dog as if he is not housetrained. Looking at things from your dog’s perspective will help you understand and train them much more quickly. Keep in mind that smaller dogs have smaller bladders and need more frequent potty breaks. ![]() Also, many dogs cannot hold it all day long while you are at work anymore than you can go all day at work without using the bathroom. They may know where the bathroom was at their last home, but in a new location, it’s much more difficult to know where to go. You know where the bathroom is at your house and work, but if you go to a friend’s home or to a store, you need to ask for the location. What about an adult dog in a new home? Well, think about it from their perspective. It can take six to 12 months before a puppy is fully housetrained. It can take YEARS for a human baby to be potty trained however, we often expect our puppies to know what we want and be perfect when they are only a few months old. No one likes potty accidents, but we also sometimes put unrealistic expectations on our new dog. Potty accidents can be one of the most frustrating things about having a pet. ![]()
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