House training your pooch is no joke, especially if your dog is older and has never been house trained before. It will take a lot of time and effort, but your pup is worth it, so no matter how it goes don't get frustrated with your pooch.

First you need to play detective and rule out any medical conditions or age-related issues. Observe your doggy so you can rule out any symptoms. If anything seems off ask your vet before you proceed to house train your pooch.

After you have ruled out any health issues that may be causing your pup to eliminate in the house, you can start training him. Even though your pooch wasn't diagnosed with any health issues doesn't mean house training him won't be challenging. He could be suffering from anxiety or have a surface preference, which means you're going to have to put more effort into training him.

With the help of essential tips on how to house train your pooch, you'll be on your way to finding a solution. Check out some tips on the next page. 

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