Rescue Dog Training

Advice please! Scared rescue dog - potty training regression - What are we doing wrong?

Got a terrified 7mth old dog from the shelter (rescued from a puppymill). Couldn't go near him, pet him, get him out of his kennel (except to potty outside), eat/drink etc. After 3 weeks we still have a lot of his fears to work on but he will do everything above &enjoys being with us(he is progressing very well!)*BUT* potty training has regressed. When we got him he held it(getting outside was a priority even over his terrible fear of us). NOW he has accidents on the way(usually at the door but sometimes he will run around the house dropping gifts while trying to avoid coming to the door to go out)
We have gone by the book re shy dogs. No scolding/punishment (can make the problem worse), ignore bad & praise good behaviour, give treats, use calming signals.We tried clicker-not working so far, treats at the door & outside(too scared to eat),more trips(to every 1/2 hour or hour when we're home), praise at thedoor when he doesn't go there, now we started with a sharp "no" when he does.

The sharp no will only makes matters worse. Go back to positive re-enforcement. Let the vet check for possible UTI or other physical issues too. You need to be VERY patient ,persistent and consistent. Take treats out with you and as soon as he pottys outside make a huge happy deal about it and give a treat. NEVER scold because of potty issues. Scolding only makes a fearful dog more fearful which may make the dog aggressive or the dog may start hiding his indoor deposits. Hang in there and good luck.

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