Use a crate or restrict him to one room. The crate is easier because it immediately places you in control of the situation. When it is time to take him out, place the lead on him and immediately move him outdoors. Praise and reward him for doing his business outdoors. You may also want to bell train him. Hang a bell from a cord that he can reach, from the door leading outside. Ring it each time you take him out. He will then associate the bell with doing his business outside which results in a reward. In time, he will ring the bell to let you know he needs to go out. After you have successfully broken him into this habit, gradually open up more space in the house while still restricting access to other rooms.
I have worked with basset hounds for more than 20 years. It is important to familiarize yourself with breed characteristics. Here is an article on the American Coonhound Read More
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Crate is a wonderful idea. Put in some toys. Feed him in the crate. Be ready for the “howls” of protest - he’s a coon hound after all - and learn to smile about it.
So very true!
We adopt Weims and a lot of folks are turned off by the breed's characteristics. We like the breed's behavior, it fits us and our lifestyle, and what we've found is when we adopt one, they pretty much all act the same.
“He will then associate the bell with doing his business outside which results in a reward. In time, he will ring the bell to let you know he needs to go out. After you have successfully broken him into this habit, gradually open up more space in the house while still restricting access to other rooms”
LOL My sister did this with a mixed breed she got and it’s worked so well that the dog rings the bell about 20 times a day. I think part beagle and apparently really food driven.