Keep him on a leash, particularly when he first comes in... if he sniffs and acts like he's going to pee say 'no' or 'leave it' and give a correction. Tell him to lay down and stay wherever you are and keep an eye out. Praise him when he's calm and quiet.
If he really isn't potty trained at all, then take him outside pretty frequently and praise him when he goes outside. He'll figure it out. It's not rocket science.
And I'm a chick, and not your son.
Using the term "son" is just local dialect for me, I didn't mean it offensively. It doesn't matter whether you are a girl or guy.
I estimate this dog is at least 10-11 years old. He has been a house dog; when I first brought him home he immediately wanted to come in with his new family.
And still does.
I would love to have him laying at my feet as I type this. But I just can't deal with the peeing on everything.I am overwhelmed with deadlines and commitments, and the old guy makes my heart break when he stares at me through the windows.
Training a puppy is a whole different ballgame than trying to teach a VERY old dog new tricks.
I just let my setter out to pee, and he followed her up to the door when she came back in, looking at me with that anticipation -- that pleading look.
I tell you, it hurts me more than him to have to segregate him from our family. This old guy loves me and thinks I am GOD.
I'll try your suggestions. I watched him hike that leg up when he was inside earlier, and before I could get the words out of my mouth, he'd pretty much sprayed pee around my office. Then he acted like the world had come to an end when I yelled "NO," but it was too late.