I adopted a 4 yr old Chihuahua. He was never house broken. I take him outside a lot and we will walk. He just seems to sniff and mark here and there. Then when we are home he will poop and pee in the house. It's like he refuses to go outside. If we don't walk he just stands there. I am not sure what to do anymore. Plus I live in Wisconsin so winter will be here and I'm worried he really won't go outside. Please help.
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Could you train him to use a wee wee pad in the house. A lot of dogs seem to adjust well to it.
Get him used to a clicker and treat immediately after he has performed. Then assign the spot near your home that you want to be used in the winter and take him there. Use the clicker until he catches on this is where he is expected to do his business.
Many pet stores have training classes and can give good advice. I think it's harder to train an adult dog, but not impossible. Someone has to be home to enforce the new schedule.
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