House breaking an adult dog is not that much different than breaking a puppy. Actually it is a bit easier since an adult does not go as often as a puppy does.
Also remember an adult dog that is in a new environment is having to deal with the stress of new people and surroundings. Accidents are bound to happen. If the former owner is available it is important to talk to them about what kind of conditions the dog is used to having for pottying purposes.
Some small dogs are trained to use puppy pads while others may go outside. The easiest thing to do is take the dog for a walk every couple of hours and make sure it has done it's business before bedtime. Walking a dog helps the body to let off wastes much more quickly than waiting for something to happen.
An male dog that is not neutered dog is more likely to lift it's leg to "mark" than one that is neutered so you might want to get that taken care of as soon as possible. Being in a new area would help stimulate the desire to mark. |