can older dog be house trained

[mrpike1973]

hi my mother in law passed away and my wife is getting her dog. sadly she has been neglected. she is a outside farm dog we would like to get her house trained any body have luck with this or should we just keep her outside. she is 3 year old cocker mix very sweet we have a kennel and doggy house for her but want her to be more of the family thank you

[Acemac]

well behaved outside farm dogs are the best kind. they wonder around and seemingly never get into trouble ( in my experience )

I would keep it out side.... It is an animal!

wish I could keep my dog outside but the wife thinks its mean???

[LABS4ME]

I have moved many outside dogs inside to finish out their lives. My last one lived outside for 14 years and moved in the house for her last year no problem. It is no different than a puppy in regards to potty training other than the fact they can hold it longer...

Good Luck!

Ken

[Ralph Wiggum]

I would think it would not be a problem. The dog should pick up on it pretty quickly, and like Ken said, it won't need to go out every hour because it will have a bigger bladder.

[jigging-matt]

Won't be a problem. We have done it in the past with one of our dogs. actually seemed a lot easier that with a pup.

[Acemac]

although bigger bladder = bigger messes!