Pomeranian dog 7 yrs old

Question
My partner and I might get a 7 yr old pomeranian.  Her parents had it and couldnt' potty train it so, it stayed outdoors.  
She seems to like a lot of attention when we see her.  We have 2 cats.......
What is the best way to introduce her to the townhouse?  Any training tips for potty training?  etc.......?

Thank you

Answer
Hi Lisa,

I believe you have a good chance of being able to potty train her but you will need to be very consistant.

Here's a response I wrote on house training you may find helpful:  (Even though I am writing about puppies this applies to adult dogs as well.)

It will take lots of patience and persistence.  Some pups can take several months or so to train.  Do not allow the puppy to have free reign in the house until he is completely trained.  When you are home keep him with
you at all times.  When you leave the house either put him in a crate (never for more than four hours at a time) or block him off in a small area (bathroom, utility room or kitchen) with a gate.  Put newspaper or puppy pads in an area for him to use.  Neutering him by five or six months
of age will help, and can prevent him from developing the habit of leg lifting.  If he has an accident but you don't catch him don't scold him for it.  He won't understand what he's done wrong.  Clean up the mess completely.  Using a product like Simple Solution will remove the stain
and the odor.  If you catch him it the act, firmly say, "No" and take him outside.  Never rub his nose in it.  He can be trained to go in a particular area in your yard and to go on command.  Take him to the same spot every time and use the same command like, "Go potty".  Praise him when he goes!  Of course you'll want to take him out frequently, especially after sleeping, eating, and playing.

I was never able to use a crate for training.  My pom would go potty in it.  I blocked him off in the kitchen and set up a dog liter box.  I didn't use dog liter but lined the box with newspaper.  Puppy pads would work
as well.  I would put him in the box and say, "Go potty".  If he did, I would praise him profusely.  Sometimes I would give him a treat.  I always took him to the same spot outside too. It took approximately two and a
half months and after I had him neutered at five and a half months he was pretty much trained.  I kept him blocked off in the kitchen when I had to leave the house for about the first year.  Now, he has free reign when
I am gone.  He is liter box trained and trained to go in a
specific spot in the yard.  Having him liter box trained is great for when I am gone and when the weather is bad. (Rain, snow, etc.)

Try to get her to go potty before bringing her into the new house.  Once inside, never let her out of your sight (until she's house trained.)  

Think positive.  In other words, believe that you will house train this dog.  Dogs have a way of knowing what you expect of them and YOU expect this dog to go potty outside.  This dog will be very happy to live indoors with you.  They are companions and don't like to live outside alone.

Please keep me posted.  I would really like to know how things go for you and feel free to write if you have any other questions.

Best Regards,
Carrie