If you are housetraining an abused dog, the most important thing you need to know about it is its background - although it is easier said than done. A dog can be abused in many different ways such as beaten regularly, ignored, repeatedly shouted at, kept outdoors all the time, repeatedly teased by kids and scared or attacked by other dogs. Such dogs become both psychologically and physically vulnerable. These dogs many even fail to trust human companions anymore. They become either fearful or aggressive. Owners, who adopt abused dogs, may face a few problems like hypersensitivity, submissive urination, aggressiveness and so on - while dealing with such pets. But dogs are remarkably adaptive. Given proper care, freedom and space, they can adapt to new loving families. A dog is open to learning new rules and getting to know new people. So, when you are housetraining them, it is important to be patient with such dogs.
