How to train your dog to pee outside

Dog is said to be a man's best friend. This is, of course, until it makes a mess of your carpet. While puppies need to be housebroken in order to curb their tendency to urinate indoors, older dogs that are urinating inside can be a bigger problem to stop. Teaching a dog to "do its business" outside is much like teaching a puppy. With some patience and positive reinforcement you can teach an old dog the new trick of urinating outside.

Instructions

1. Catch the dog in the act. If you come home and find a mess on the floor and then choose to lecture the dog, it will not connect the mess on the floor to its own behavior. Instead, you need to actually see the dog urinating in an inappropriate place and lecture it. Firmly shout "no" so it realizes urinating is not allowed inside the home.
2. Kennel your dog when it is not monitored. After it has been kenneled up, lead the dog outside and direct it to the correct place to do its business.
   
   
3. Praise the dog for urinating in the correct area. When you walk your dog, keep some treats in your pocket. After it urinates outside, praise it with treats and affection. If the dog is not on a leash, still monitor its going outside. This way you can be sure that it is actually urinating, not simply playing. After it goes, praise it accordingly.
   
   
4. Control mess by laying "puppy pads" in a discreet area. This is especially important if your dog is resistant to being kennel trained. These are absorbent pads that are scented to attract dogs to do their business there instead of on hard flooring or carpeting. Aarrange several together as a backup until the dog gets the hang of going outdoors. Remove them one by one over several days until there are no more left and it is urinating outside.