Dog

[Eve121212]

We recently bought a dog. She is almost seven months old. The previous mistress did not take her outside all this time (the dog went to diapers). We are not able to train the dog to the street. Mom is angry, I'm desperate. She already wants to give the dog away. I walk with her every day, at least 20 minutes, in the evening for 40 minutes. She comes home and does her chores on the floor. Three times a day.
Plus we have a cat. He hardly eats, he is very worried. The dog even takes food from him.
I'm afraid mom might start beating the dog. I'm too weak to resist. Return the dog to the owner? Give in good hands?

[bednobs]

i dunno how you could return the dog to the owner - YOU are the owners!
employ the services of a pet trainer if you cant do it

[seekeerz]

Why did you buy the dog ?

[Buenchico]

Start here
https://www.rspca.org.uk/adviceandwelfare/pets/dogs/training/toilettraining

Then, if you're still having problems, follow Bednobs' advice and seek professional help.

[calmck]

To train a dog at this age will require patience and commitment. Two walks a day will not work. The dog needs to be taken outside about every 20 minutes and given a treat for each poo and pee. Also immediately on waking in the morning, after every nap and after eating. Do you have a fenced yard? The dog needs to be taken to the same area outside each time. Feed the cat away from the dog eating the cat food is a bad habit. Of course the cat is worried, keep them apart but let them get used to each other when someone is around let them smell each other's bedding. This will also take time.
How old are you. You say "we bought" did your mother agree first.
If you cannot look after the dog find a "no kill"kennel or foster/rescue. Your entire family need to accept the responsibility of what you have done

[Tilly2]

What's the American equivalent of the RSPCA? Try contacting them for advice.

[lankeela]

Find a decent rescue and hand it over - no dog should be at threat of beating for lack of training and the poor cat must be terrified.