If your dog gets older, you might want to bring it inside instead of leaving it outside.Your dog can adjust to indoor life with some guidance.Get your dog used to being inside slowly, train them to learn indoor behavior, and provide plenty of exercise and mental stimulation to help them make the transition.
Step 1: Start slow.
If you want to make your outdoor dog into an indoor dog, you shouldn't just bring them inside and expect them to stay.They've lived their lives outdoors up until this point, so you have to introduce them to being indoors slowly.Bring the dog inside with a leash or lead them inside.Allow them to stay inside for a few minutes, then take them outside.You can let them stay for a while.
Step 2: Give the dog treats to get them inside.
Positive reinforcement can be used if your dog is afraid of coming inside.Being inside with treats and praise is a good way to connect.Put treats in the doorway to get your dog inside.Once inside, give them another treat and lots of praise and help them learn that being inside is a good place.
Step 3: Bring food to the dog.
Feeding time can be used to encourage your dog to come inside.You can help them get used to the new environment by slowly bringing them inside.The dog should be fed on a mat.Place the mat inside the door once they are used to eating on it.If your dog won't go to the bowl, put a leash on them and bring them inside so they can eat.The mat should be moved further inside the house as the dog gets more comfortable.
Step 4: The dog should be supervised when moving indoors.
You should keep an eye on your dog for the first few weeks.You might want to keep them on a leash or not.They can be trained to not mess in the house, chew on things, or engage in other negative behaviors.You can stop watching your dog after three weeks if they don't do any bad behavior.
Step 5: Train your dog inside.
When you bring your outdoor dog indoors, you need to house train them.They have to learn to only go outside because they are used to going to the bathroom whenever and wherever they want.In the morning, before bed, after meals, and any other time you think your dog needs to go, take them outside to use the bathroom.It may be helpful to take your dog out every two to three hours to help him adjust.Reward your dog with treats and praise.Pick a treat that your dog is fond of, and be sure to give it to them as soon as you can.If you wait until your inside, your dog may not understand the reward.
Step 6: Bring your dog to the vet.
If your dog is acting strange, you should take them to the vet.A medical problem may be caused by things like aggression, barking, excessive chewing, and inability to be house trained.It's a good idea to have your dog checked out.If you haven't taken your dog to the vet in a while, you may want to do a checkup when you bring them indoors.Flea and tick prevention is important to keep unwanted bugs out of the home.
Step 7: Take the dog to a class.
If you're afraid that your dog won't behave well in the house, or if you cannot seem to get them trained, then you may want to consider getting help.You can hire a dog trainer or enroll your dog in classes.Professional training can help your dog become house trained.Trainers who use humane training techniques should be hired.While learning, your dog shouldn't be harmed or treated badly.Positive reinforcement and praise should be used in the training classes.
Step 8: Make sure your dog is in a designated area.
Some dogs will be used to being inside.Others may take longer.If this is the case, keep your dog in a dog-friendly room or crate when you are not home.Baby gates can be used to keep the dog in certain rooms.The dog can stay out of trouble when you are not home.If you place your dog in a specific room, they won't be able to mess in the floor or chew up furniture.When you're gone, leave the dog toys and water.If your dog is not used to free-feeding or has a tendency to eat too much, you may want to pick up some food.
Step 9: You should keep your dog groomed.
You want your dog to stay clean and groomed when you bring them indoors.Your dog should get regular baths.If they are long haired, you should trim their hair.They should keep their nails clipped.You can take them to the dog groomers if you don't want to do it on your own.If your dog has fleas or ticks, you can talk to the vet about getting rid of them.
Step 10: Take your dog for a walk.
Dogs who are used to being outside are more likely to run around the yard and use their energy.They may not get the same level of exercise when you bring them indoors.It can cause them to bark or chew.Make sure your dog is getting enough exercise.It's possible that you need to walk your dog every day.You can let them run around or play fetch in the yard.
Step 11: There are dog toys.
If you bring your dog indoors, you should get some toys for him or bring in some of his favorite toys.Your dog may get bored without toys.Dogs need toys to keep them entertained.Dogs love chewing on toys, so they don't chew on furniture, shoes, or household objects.
Step 12: Provide your dog with a place to sleep.
It's a good idea to decide where your dog is going to sleep when you move it indoors.Allowing your dog to sleep in a crate will give them their own space.Dogs are given a bed in people's rooms.Show your dog where you want them to sleep each night.If you don't want your dog to always sleep on furniture, you should not allow it.Make sure the rules about where the dog sleeps are clear when you bring them indoors.