Housebreaking a 2nd dog

[WatchYourStep 0]

My dog is about 2 years old and hasn't had any accidents since he was a pup. My roomie just got a little puppy. Do I need to worry that my dog my revert back and start going inside the house since the puppy will have an accident here or there?

The reason I ask is my roomie just found some poo and he isn't sure whose dog it is from. He knows he is suppose to keep an eagle eye on the new pup to prevent accidents but I guess he didn't

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[Icon134 0]

I can't see any reason why you should... I have some friends that got a 6 week old pup when their other dog was about 8 months old and the 8 month old didn't suddenly revert...

Accidents do happen (even with older dogs...) but they aren't likely to just do it..

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[skycat 0]

Your dog shouldn't revert, although there may be dominance displays and you may get some marking in the house, but that would be pee not poo. The puppy needs to be crated when it can't be watched 100%, and when not in the crate it needs to be on it's leash attached to your belt. That way when it starts having to go to the bathroom it can be quickly rushed out the door then praised when it's done going outside. A small puppy doesn't know when it's going to have to go poo until it's almost coming out, so you have to keep a close eye on it to know when it needs to go.

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[WatchYourStep 0]

Thanks for the easing my mind
The puppy (my roomie's) is being crate trained as well, but he isn't the best about watching him in the house. It's his first dog so he's learning as he goes.

"You start off your skydiving career with a bag full of luck and an empty bag of experience. The trick is to fill the bag of experience up before your bag of luck runs out."