Dog Training Question
I just got a new dog (1 year old) from the humane society. He is a really well behaved dog and has bonded really well with our family and other dog.
However, when he has to go to the bathroom, he wont bark or let anyone know that he needs out (wont stand at the door, wont do anything). So unless someone is watching him constantly and putting him outside every few hours, he will pee/poop in the house. He will go wherever he is at the time, so its not even like he is 'marking his territory' or has a favourite spot in the house that he likes to go.
We believe that his old owners used to leave him outside and not allow him to bark, because he doesnt like being outside and never barks for any reason.
We have already tried taking him outside on a leash and giving him treats everytime he goes to the bathroom outside, but its not solving the problem. Does anyone have any other solutions to this?
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