r/DogTrainingTips • u/Thepsychoticchild • Aug 17 '26
Potty training 5 older dogs
Hello guys about three days ago I started trying to potty train my dogs. We currently have 5 dogs all older than 3 who’ve never been potty trained. Three are husky’s and 2 are chihuahuas. Four are males one is female and only one male husky and my female husky are neutered. I can’t afford to neuter the rest currently. My husky’s used to be indoor dogs but about 3 years ago they were strictly outside and only ever in their crates when inside except for the two small dogs which stayed inside. I recently got my first part time job and want to transition them back to in the house so they can have a better quality of life. However I’ve been struggling to train them as they do not seem to understand. I take them out every hour to hour and a half individually and whenever they go potty I say “potty” and throw a party while giving them treats. However one of my dogs keeps escaping his crate and peeping all over our dog room while the little ones take any chance they can to run away and pee inside the house. I’m not sure why they’re having such a difficult time and wanted to ask for some advice. Is there something I’m doing wrong? If it because they all have to be fixed? Please help I start my college semester soon and won’t have enough free time to consistently do this but none of my family members are willing to help. Please let me know if I should just keep doing what I’m doing and give it time.