Dog Peeing in House, But Won't on a Walk

[Mellkat86]

I am so proud to say that she did both outside of the house today.
The only problem was when I went to make a big fuss of her, she slightly freaked out but cheese brought her round a bit. I'm starting to think her previous owners just had a go at her all the time, whether she did it outside or inside. She spent the whole time looking sheepish as she was doing her poo, as though she was pleading that she was sorry. I just stood there and kept saying good girl excitedly and pulled the treats out when she was finished, as she's getting very distracted by the treats.

Is there any other way of praising without taking it too much, as she's easily spooked at the minute?

[Karen]

You can wait until she is done, and then just gently pat her, a quietly say "good girl," and just let her know you are happy with her.

[Mellkat86]

Ok, I'll try that next time. Getting much better with sniffing out on the walk. Think she's settling in quite nicely.