What I like about this guide is that it has a separate section that
address house training problems unique to older dogs.
Not exact matches
Other, less serious behavior issues that trainers and behaviorists can't usually
address in a group class include
house training problems, excessive barking and destructive chewing.
These are just a few of the
problems we can
address: aggression to people or animals, excessive vocalization, fear and anxiety (including separation anxiety), phobias (including noise or storm phobia), unruly behavior, destructive behavior (including scratching furniture), stereotypic (repetitive) disorders (tail - chasing, self - mutilation, over-grooming),
house training problems, avoidance of the litter box, and cognitive dysfunction (aging changes).
Check out the short and easy to follow advice to
address problem behaviors,
house -
training, introducing a new dog to your baby, as well as short articles to help you understand developmental stages of your dog at http://www.howtoteachadog.com
A dog that is not
house -
trained is a huge
problem and if it is not
addressed early on, the issue can get out of control.
It really needs to be
addressed as a behavioral
problem, just as jumping up or going to the bathroom in the
house are often seen as undesirable behaviors that can be worked on through
training.
Services that may be associated with the prevention of maltreatment include treatment for substance abuse and mental health
problems,
addressing anger management and domestic violence issues, parent
training, home visitation, and support for basic needs, such as
housing and nutrition.