[SophieKatesMom]

Thank you Sisters family for taking him in, sounds like the little guy has had little or no proper training.

As far as potty, in my opinion they need to start right now with crate training and getting the little guy on a potty schedule. They've seen the results from his morning experience, he will go outside after being crated. They did the right thing by taking him out and praising when he did go.

As far as the growling, that one may be a little tougher, I think a stern no and removing the dog from the situation may be a good starter. I would caution with the soft talking, that may set the tone to the dog that if he growls he will get that attention.

Good luck to your sisters family.