My husband and I got a little nine-year-old Yorkie in December of 2020. I was reluctant at first, but I gave in. The lady we got him from was forced to surrender all her pets after the sheriff was called there by her neighbors, and it was deemed unlivable from the living conditions in the home. Urine & feces are everywhere, along with an unbearable smell. Her friend came out with the dog, with her sweatshirt pulled over her face, and said, “Thanks, guys, it’s not liveable in there.” So long story short, seven months later, we have seen little progress in trying to house train him. I’m so tired of cleaning up after him—his urine and feces. We let him out like 20 times a day, but nothing is working. Nothing at all. I should add that we have another dog, a pit bull, who we got as a puppy who is house trained. I’ve about had enough of this BS. Literally, my husband doesn’t want to get rid of him even though it’s nonstop piss & shit. He’s even chewed up our four-month-old daughter’s clothes. He’s actually chewed them up and attempted to chew them up another time. I don’t know how much more I can take. He makes it seem like if one dog goes, they both have to go, which is not fair by any means. Any advice? I’m close to my breaking point. I should also add that the little demon tries to bite people whenever they come over.
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Have you tried kennel training?
Take the poor baby out every 30 minutes and give rewards and praise. The poor baby was probably born in there and that’s only way it’s known how to use restroom it’s not it’s fault
There more than likely isnt anything that will change at this point. Have you taken the dog to vet to check for any thing physically wrong. Other than that the dog doesn’t know any different and wont change. Believe it or not some older dogs are just set in their ways.
crate train, vet visit he may have an actual behaviour issue,professional dog trainer, everytime they go out and do business give them a treat right then and there and say good boy. there’s more to potty training then just shoving the dog in the uard
Definitely a behavioral specialist with pets. Poor thing is probably traumatized
My mother has had a few Yorkies. They never completely house trained. Never.
Her other dogs, house trained no problems. But never the yorkies
You need to go back to basics like he’s a puppy. Crate train him. Keep him in your eye sight at all times if you can’t or get busy put him in crate. Walk every 30 minutes.
I took my dog out every hour. If she has an accident I said “ NO” squirted her with a few drops of water and made her go outside. After a while she caught in. I praised he when she did pee. But if it’s an older dog it will be hard to train them
I have a yorkie . I got her at 9 weeks and she’s almost 9. They are very stubborn. I put pee pads down . She does good with them but I put 1 for poopie and 1 for pee cause she doesn’t like to do both jobs on 1 pad . Crazy. But I let her out to go potty and she does and when she comes in se gets treats . I put the pee pads down in case of she has to go when im.at work . They r great dogs though .
I suggest a professional dog trainer.
At his age and with the conditions her came from, he may not even be able to change.
He’s also probably got PTSD.
I suggest a kennel for sleeping in, and when you’re not home.
Take him out every half hour, and pick your potty words; like “let’s go potty” and use them every time.
Put some kibble in your pocket, and give him lots of praises and a kibble when he uses it outside.
Do not use the kennel as punishment though. It needs to be his safe place.
Puppy pads and diapers may be good options while you’re training him.
Please try to be patient with him, he doesn’t know any better.
Thank you for rescuing him 
Try puppy pads. It would be easier to clean up.
Desexed???
Trauma
Missing the old lady
You sound like your mind is already made up so I would look for a Yorker rescue and they will find someone more suited to the poor dog.
Sounds like he might need to be re-homed with someone with more patience. He deserves more after all he’s been through.
Put your daughters clothes where they aren’t accessible.
They have puppy playpens and just layer the bottom in pee pads… and also take one of his poops outside and leave it there (if you have a yard… helps him relate the 2) and also if he’s food driven use treats as rewards
keep in cate take out to pe n eat outside then back to crate thats how i trained me beagle oh she still stays in crate while i work also hang bells on door hell soo know the sound to eat n pe they sell pet calming chews at PET STORES
Find a new home for the dog someone who has the time and patience and tell your husband he ran off lol
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Make sure he’s fixed, it could help. Both dogs should be fixed to help with any territorial and aggressive behavior.
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Make sure anything you don’t want chewed up or peed on is put out of reach. He’s from a hole where he was most likely traumatized by improper care and he will act out by destroying things.
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Get him checked out at the vet. It could be any type of medical issue or the dog could have anxiety.
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The dog has lived in very bad conditions for a long time, it’s going to take a long time for him to unlearn all the bad behaviors he has gotten used to. A trainer will help tons, but you all have to work together
If he is nine years old it will be hard to change and Brest him of all he knows. Maybe try to find a one person to take him that had a lot of time to work with him. It’s not his fault.
Get a behavioral special is it with dogs,please don’t become tired with him … My friend had one with the same behavior as you’ve listed above and now he’s an absolute sweetheart don’t give up just yet
This dog was traumatized, if you can’t handle it find someone who specializes in animals like this, and surrender it
Patience…it’s not easy I have a rescue Chihuahua got him when he was a yr old. I neutered him an started by taking him out every 2 hrs. He caught on pretty quick started using wee-wee pads in the kitchen area. He does lift his leg occasionally an gets punished by going to his bed. My friend uses diapers on her pups in the house takes off the diaper of course when she lets the animals out but when they come back in the house puts their diaper back on. Feeding time is also important. My Chi gets fed early morning…then around 4:00 gets a handful of dry food. Good luck I hope things get better.
I have a yorkie and she is 100 % hours broke .its work but you have ro walk him and award him when he goes outside. Try crate training him…poor baby .
Specialist and try crate training
I would get rid of it. Your other hasn’t given a reason to go, so put your foot down about it. Chewing up my childrens clothes, and going to the bathroom inside, for almost a year? Yeah, I would’ve gotten rid of it.
At 9 it’s no longer about being able to train him/her. Alot of dogs that age are considered “senior”, meaning once house broke animals will become mess makers - they don’t mean to be but typically by that age even if previously perfectly trained may have problems. It sounds like yours was brought up traumaticly, so it’ll come with it’s own set of issues along with senior age. If you can’t handle that I’d rehome that baby.
Professional dog training sessions
I would contact a trainer. It is going to cost money, but if you are serious about keeping the dog, it will be worth the money. Small dogs are hard to train in general. I’ve had better luck house training rabbits lol.
Talk to your vet. As for guidance & referrals for training. The dog has suffered emotional damage. Would you get rid of a child who is misbehaving because of emotional abuse?
A 9 year old dog won’t be easily trained, if trained at all. I would say get a vet check, if there’s no medical reasonings for his nonstop going in the house, then I would say it’s time to re-home him. I wouldn’t let the other dog go though, that’s just awful. If he wants a dog, getting a younger one who has not lived and basically been trained to go inside is a better option for everyone. Elder dogs can have these issues due to medical problems and it’s really common, but there’s no way of knowing unless you’ve taken him to the vet. I have 3 dogs, and I couldn’t deal with a dog going inside my home. He’s likely just been conditioned and that may not be something that can be changed. A trainer might could really help, but don’t let anyone make you feel like you HAVE to keep a dog… I understand you took him in, but that doesn’t mean you guys were his forever home. Dogs don’t fit with everyone and that’s okay, As long as you’re not mistreating the dog. You shouldn’t feel guilty for not wanting a dog who goes inside and causes odors and stuff, when likely this behavior won’t change. The dog is 9 years old. This is not a puppy or a 1 year old dog.
You sound like you need to give this baby to someone that will give it love and has more patience. Poor dog has been through enough
Keep him outside for a couple months
To train when the do wake up put it outside or get some potty pads for it starts Spanking it when it potty in the house
Rehome or try crate training.
Get rid of it. I’d be damned if I’d keep a dog that absolutely refuses to go potty correctly. Especially after a year’s time and you’ve made sure to do everything you could to teach it. And chewing my kids clothes would probably be the straw for me too. It’s old and probably won’t ever learn to go where you want it to. My Miniature Pinscher is litter trained, but I taught him as a baby. Anyway, good luck. Hate your kind heart got you stuck with a foul animal.
This is an older dog and will be hard to break habits. Hes small so he can’t hold it as long… And it’s a yorkie. They are already stubborn. I know alot of people that took a year or more to potty train their yorkie puppies. Its definitely something that if you don’t have the time or patience may have to consider a better home for him.
He was apparently abused and giving up on him is showing what a true person is. Give him to someone who can work with him.I wouldn’t wanna see u with a baby if u can’t handle a dog
I’d first make sure there’s no medical reason for it. Then get a professional dog trainer.
As many people have said, this poor pup has been taught some very poor behaviors, but if the dog is bonded with the other dog it could cause the remaining dog to act poorly.
Talk to a trainer about the best way to train your pup. Positive reinforcement may not be enough. Some small pups may need an indoor relief area to help alleviate the issue.
I’d put a diaper on it or turn it into an outside dog.
That’s all he knows coming from where he was-try gettn him fixed it may help crate him reward him if you’ve got a yard steak him out awhile-it’s not easy-n husband could help clean up also when he makes a mess
Take dog to vet. Lyme disease and other sicknesses can present these symptoms.
Also if you free feed, stop. Yorkies only need like. A can or two of food a day and if you use dry, most brands are somewhere around 1-2 cups a day. Also, make sure you’re feeding a small breed food with the correct amount of nutrients/protein. Scheduled feedings. 15 mins later, take to go potty. And reward with a small treat EVERY time.
Okay I know some people are going to come at me for this so im.saying now I will not respond to replies but make him smell it. Don’t hurt him but push his nose next to it and make him smell it while scolding him then put him outside for a bit. He will fight tooth and nail cause he doesn’t like the smell either but he will eventually figure it out. Dogs by nature don’t want to defecate where they sleep or eat. Hes not been given any other choice until now. It’ll take time but can be corrected.
Hey! Reach out to ThunderHawk Canine LLC they have virtual training and are amazing. I use to work there. Everyone is state board certified.
He needs a dog obedience class🤷 He’s probably severely traumatized. I love pits but such a small dog and all maybe he’s scared to death. Sometimes dogs in that condition can only live in homes of one or two adults🤷
A 9 year old Yorkie is a senior I think. Maybe they have bladder control and pooping problems. Use diapers
Have you taken him to any training classes. Sounds like the old owner treated him like shite. So technically it’s like training a puppy again but with a heap of issues
What did you expect??? He had NEVER experienced any sort of normal life in NINE YEARS!!!
Get him some real help. Poor thing.
I potty trained our adult Yorkie by taking her out every 3 hrs on the dot. Took her 6 months but she finally got the hang of it.
He needs a vet medical check and a behaviourist
He needs a home that understands what he has been through and his age. And breed. Get him some real help. All these people want to save an animal and don’t realize what that all really means. Ecspecially with him being so old. He needs a vet.
These answers are just as cringe worthy as your situation.
That dog is your responsibility now. You adopted him. You can’t just get rid of it. Use a crate for the dog when he is indoors. They don’t normally pee or poo in their crate. And try to keep it outside as much as possible with toys and food/water if weather is good. Never let it walk around the house until it us fully trained. The crate will help.
Small older dogs especially ones that come from that environment are hard. Some time impossible to train. I can only tell you to buy peepee pads and good luck
if dog bites everytime someone comes in or near and also no trainig it would be time to go if trying bite people might go after kids and other dog will be time to go. we had a yorkie that did that and it also though came from a bad litter and mixed with another dog . and went after another dog we had and said nope it went after our pug and we were afraid going after the kids.and if doesnt stop messing in house even if something recomended to help that also would have to go if dog is not trainable sorry my oppionion
Join a couple training groups on here, and bring him to the vet to rule out any health issues.
My first dog was almost a year old and not house trained when I got her, so my dad got me to keep her leashed in the house. She would go everywhere with me, and I could watch her signals, we put a little bell by the door for her to ring, so I’d poke her nose on it then take her outside. Make sure to always praise. She seriously was the best dog I ever had, she passed away a few months ago at 16 years old
Its going to take a lot of training and patience, that’s all that dog has known. Try crate training. If you have puppy pads get rid of them because they confuse dogs. Check out Outback Dog Training Group too
Crate trim him. Put him in a dog crate most of the time. When you take him out of the crate take him straight outside on a leash. As you take him toward the door say “outside” so he learns the word. Stay out there with him until he potties. As soon as he potties give him a treat. If he does not potty after a few minutes put him back in the crate after offering food and water. Half an hour later try again. If he potties let him stay out of the crate no more than half an hour unless he potties outside again.
I would look into a dog therapist. After what the dog went through at his old home, he might be traumatized and might be suffering from PTSD and anxiety if he is mostly holding it outside but going inside.
That is what he is used to doing, that is the routine he is accustomed to.
Dogs are a bit like toddlers and early school aged children.
And what happens when a child that young goes from that neglectful of an environment to a more normal one?
They are stressed, they are anxious, they are scared and they are trying to both figure out the new rules AND maintain what they know because as bad as what they know was, it is familiar and it is comforting.
Also, nine years old is old for the dog and between no real house training in his formative months/ years and possible age related incontinence, you might need to also go to the vet and give him a full work up. Heck, vet might be able to guide you to a good dog therapist.
You need to be patient because he knows no better
Try to see things his way
Trapped in a house for 9 years, probably never seen the outside world
Taken from a home for all those years
Missing his original owner because regardless that was there person and dogs are loyal
If a dog is use to peeing and pooping in the house and has never been corrected they don’t know just because they were removed that’s not where they are to go
As for the chewing up things you should keep things up out of his way, everytime you catch him chewing something try using saying no in a low firm voice and take it away but replace it with something he is allowed to chew and tell him this is yours
If you got him in December then it’s only what 7 months, you can’t possibly think you can just change his habits of everything he knows and does and got away with for 9 years
Try giving treats when he does do as you like, praise him as well
Dogs love to make there owners happy and they strive on postive praise but they also know when there owner is not please
If your always frustrated and you don’t have the time or patience to deal with him you may want to find help from your husband or find a new owner for the poor dog
You think your frustrated imagine how that poor dog feels knowing you really don’t want him because of things he was never taught to do
You have a York is with issues. Use the crate praise and love on him!! They are lap dogs!! I have one he is with me nonstop. And my best friend!! He needs toys and should play with them if you join in. He’s marking his new home. And sounds like pack issues!! Read up on that. Life will get really easy
Rub his face in his piss an shit
Ok. First I own 2 Yorkies. They are very hard to potty train. That said. There are 2 things to try. One is take him out on a leash every hour. Throw a party when he pees n poops outside. Give him treats when he does n praise him A LOT! They want to please their owners. Or you could tie the leash to you so you will know if he’s peeing or pooping, if he is scoop him up n go immediately outside. But always walk outside for potty on a leash. Keep repeating “go potty” or a phrase he will associate with potty breaks. It’s usually 1/2 hour after they eat or drink that they have to go. If he hasn’t been already have him vet checked. Also get a good food for him. One without a lot of by products. They will go right thru the dog. I feed Fromm kibble Beef Fratitta. It’s the only food he doesn’t throw up on. You can find info here:
FrommFamily.com. Lastly walk only with a harness not a collar. Be aware that Yorkies can become food for birds of prey. Join a couple of Yorkie groups on FB. They are a wealth of info about the breed. Also if you decide to give him up don’t take to your local shelter. Little Yorkie Rescue is in Ohio n United Yorkie Rescue is all over n there is also Florida Yorkie Rescue. They have the resources to find him a great home if need be. They are on FB. Don’t give to someone who says “oh I will take him”. Sometimes they use the dog as bait dogs. It takes time but he will get it. Love on him as much as possible. They crave humans. They are the most loving, spoiled, protective, stubborn dog I have ever had and I would be truly lost without my 2
honestly fuck you, you’re a terrible person for even THINKING of getting rid of it. you are supposed to be that little babies RESCUER. you don’t deserve a dog if you think that way. clearly the dog lived in horrible conditions it’s entire 9 years of it’s life. after 9 YEARS of doing something it is set and stone with an animal. and you should have thought of that before “rescuing” the animal. i rescued my dog at 7 and had potty issues and biting issues. but i did what i could and let her live out her life in happy ness. because i SAVED her. i was not going to get rid of her no matter the bite marks no matter how many freaking times she peed and pooped on the floor (and even in my bed). because i don’t know what she went through fully. i don’t know what happened to her. but either way she deserves love. your dog could have bladder issues. your dog could have many traumatic experiences that it is not able to tell you. please be a responsible human being and care and love for that dog. you can clean the pee, poop. you can replace chewed items. but that’s their LIFE. 15 years at the very most. give the dog a very good home for the last years of his life.
They eat when you eat
When you you take him out
(Never leave food and water )
Take it out, to the same spot, every couple of hours and when it drinks or eats. It will urinate within 30 minutes after drinking and an hour after eating. Repeat a trigger word, such as, Go potty and carry it out. Don’t allow it to run free in the house while training. Keep it with you at all times so you know if it starts to go in the house.
You have to realize what type of living conditions the dog was living in so of course that dog will continue to pee and poop in the house because of the previous owner. Your going to have to have patience to train the dog.
You need to get rid of the dog before your daughter starts crawling her health & safety is more important than some animal destroying your house that’s not fair to anybody
Make sure to clean accidents up with white vinegar as soon as possible or it will go back to that spot. Thanks for taking it in. Please make it a family member 
At 9 yrs old its kinda hard to break those habbits
You need a indoor pen with a wipe able mat as a floor and a pen outside . Poss a porch with a dog door out to a fenced yard so it can ho in and out .
Try dog diapers. Put them on and take them off when you take him outside. And them back on when he comes inside. He will hate them and see the connection. My dog stopped peeing in my house once I started using them and now he doesn’t have anymore accidents anymore.
Yorkies are hard to potty train even when they haven’t been in bad living conditions. Ours took awhile to train longer than most but she does well now. We have a doggie door with fenced yard so she comes and goes as she pleases. If possible maybe you could try using a doggie door.
It’s not his fault… going in the house is all he knows… be patient with him, he’s older and he’s probably afraid and in his mind he’s doing what he was taught! You got 9 years of undoing on your hands and it’s gonna take a while for him to learn a new way
When you have the dog in the house keep him in a small area,it makes them more protective over their space.It sounds like do to the mess in his first home he got reversed trained go in the house not out side,putting him in a small space really helps.Make sure there is a reward for going out side.
Pay for a good trainer if you want to keep him. He’s grown up in a house with shit everywhere. Pretty much built into him to do it inside.
Crate train them use potty pads and be patient sounds like came from a abusive home and has lived this way for 9 long years similar to taking in a child like foster care with issues you have to be patient
Find a pet psychologist.
Your little one has problems beyond house training. It’s common in hoarding situations.
So because he’s 9 it’s going to take alot of time and patience. Take him out on a leash to 1 area only, every time he pees or poos give him a treat. Like when your potty training a toddler take dog out every 30 to 60 minutes if he goes he gets a treat if he doesn’t he doesn’t get the treat. Eventually he’ll associate going potty and getting a treat.
- take him to A REPUTABLE TRAINER. 2) have the dog checked for medical issues 3) INSIST ON CRATE TRAINING!! It will keep you from being angry. Don’t leave the dog in the crate all day long but … any time you’re gone or don’t have the time to properly supervise , and overnight as well, the dog should be in the crate. I would not give my husband an option about that. OR, you can have your husband pay for all the carpeting to be ripped up and laminate flooring installed. I hate carpet …it will never get clean
Join the group dog Training 101 they have all kinds of professionals that can help you
That pup has been traumatized… It was in an abusive situation… Try getting a trainer. Praise and give treats every time it goes potty outside.
Or allow it to “escape” when hubby is gone one day.
That lil dog is saying "please be patient with me as im not familiar with my new surroundings and my new family after I year a being with someone else,9 years is a lifetime to me"
Just love this poor lil soul, it’s going to take a very long time, put out pee pads ECT
For 9 years it was acceptable for him to just do his business in the house from what it sounds like. He’s an old man at this point in dog years. I would advise crate training. Let him out for potty breaks and when you can supervise him. When your not home he is contained to a specific area so you don’t have to worry about chewing and accidents. It’s at least a compromise you can try with your husband since he seems determined to keep the dog
Give him his own sp e with a small play yard gate-
I use linoloeum ontop of my wood floor and a play yard fence with potty pads or news papers he has food and water in there and toys-
I got him in january n it was freezing and he was under 2#_
So i pad trained him
He will go outside now
But if hes in his area and has to go he will use the pad- i scoop it and toss the whole pad-
Yorkies are stubborn anyway- on top of him living in filth and going in the house- there is little chance he can be trained now without a huge headache-( possible but not likely)
I also use doggy diapers if hes out running around and im not able to keep 100% eye on him
Patience is key- but in your case id try the play pen area and see where it takesu- much simpler and certainly
More sanitary then him going allover ur house!!!
Goodluck!!!
10 THINGS YOUR DOG WOULD TELL YOU…
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My life is likely to last 10 to 15 years. Any separation from you will be painful: remember that before you get me.
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Give me time to understand what you want of me.
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Place your trust in me- it is crucial to my well being.
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Do not be angry at me for long, and do not lock me up as punishment.
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You have your work, your entertainment,and your friends. I only have you.
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Talk to me sometimes. Even if I don’t understands your words, I understand your voice when it is speaking to me.
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Be aware that how ever you treat me, I will never forget.
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Remember before you hit me that I have teeth that could easily hurt you, but I choose not to bite you because I love you.
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Before you scold me for being uncooperative, obstinate, or lazy, ask yourself if something might be bothering me. Perhaps I might not be getting the right food, or I have been out too long, or my heart is getting too old and weak.
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Take care of me when I get old; you too will grow old. Go with me on difficult journeys. Never say: “I cannot bear to watch” or “Let it happen in my absence.” Everything is easier for me if you are there, even my death.
Get a kennel and train it using the kennel. Keep em in there unless your letting it out to go outside or use the potty, dogs usually won’t go where they lay, sleep… do this until the dog gets the into a routine.
Your husband should clean up after the dog. Let him see what it’s like. And the dog is old so takes lots of time and patience to train as well as love and rewards.
You should take a training class specifically for potty training. Positive reinforcement. You need to reward the dog within 2 seconds of him pottying outside so he knows what the treat is for. It shouldn’t take long.
I’m not trying to be rude saying this, so please dont take it that way.
You knew this pup came from a bad situation. It would have been clear from the description of the place she was rescued from. When taking in rescues, you have to be aware that the pet may have lifelong, incurable trauma especially if they’re considered senior. You could work work work, try every thing and have zero progress or the exact opposite. Its a game of chance pet to pet. The idea of the pup having some permanent habits due to their previous owner should not be a surprise.
Being a small dog and a senior that pees
You’ll need lots of patience. Feed them on schedule daily. For an older yorkie, they shouldn’t need more than 1 full cup all day to meet their needs. So a half cup each feeding. As soon as they leave the bowl, pick it up and do not return it until the next meal. If the bowl of food is available all the time, they are more likely to overeat and over poop. Same with drinking except dont keep it picked up. Return it back in 45 min to an hour so they have a chance to hydrate of course. Just wanna avoid them drinkin so much they’re bloated and peeing less, but more often. You want them to empty their bladder when you take them out, not the little pee so they can come in and go on the carpet lol.
Kennel train them. Pick a kennel with room for them to move but not so much they’re able to pee in the corner and avoid it. When you leave, kennel them and give them a toy, lots of love, and a treat or two. Zero attention when they whine cause they will in the beginning. You cant leave them too long, especially such a small breed their bladders cant hold it as well. At night, same thing. Kennel, treat, cover, and pay the whining zero attention. Just like children, any attention negative or positive is good enough so they’ll still get what they what even if you feel you’re adding to the punishment. Avoid the kennel as a punishment when behaving badly. This will cause them to associate the kennel with getting in trouble and then it’s no longer their safe place but a place to be punished with.
Once in the yard, every time they do their business give them plenty of treats and love. Idc if they eat 5 milkbones and throw up after, they will be more persuaded to go outside. Lots of positive reinforcement as well. Lovins, scratches, good pup!
Every time they go to the door to go out to potty, treat em.
When they go on your floor instead, immediately pick them up or lead them to the door and take them out. No nose rubbing, spankings, yelling. In fact dont say anything but ‘No bad! Potty outside!’ It wont take long for them to associate the yard with lots of treats, lovin, and most importantly going potty outside and not inside.
Like I said tho, it’s likely that the pup will never move past going in the house but they could also pick it up quickly with an abundance of positive reinforcement and treats for correct behavior. If they dont, then settle for doggie diapers and let it be.
Crate train. Small dogs can be tough to being with and one that ok’d from a bad situation is even worse. Strict crate training will work if constant but it literally takes letting them out every 2 hours for days or maybe a week.
Use potty pads or find him a home where someone can make him the priority.
Diapers? Or be diligent in taking her out every hour. I had this same issue with a Yorkie and we just got all tile so it was easier to clean and multiple dog doors.
Can’t teach an old dog new tricks. He wasn’t house trained. His whole life probably sucked. Try a dog boot camp.
That poor dog lived years with no training or good habits. It just doesn’t understand what you are wanting. It’s not the dogs fault! It had to many years of no love and training! I feel sorry for the older dogs in these situations! It’s really sad 
I think there’s a couple of things that you can do. As far as what you yourself can do, crate training is going to be critical. That’ll prevent you from being upset and will prevent the animal from making messes as well as help with training it’s bladder. When they’re out in the house until their potty trained, you can get dog diapers. Dogs don’t quite enjoy being in their own feces. Some older dogs have no choice for that but that’s not the situation here. Your puppy will learn quickly with these first two things. Because of the bathroom incidents previously in the home, you need to scrub your floors. Nature’s miracle is really great. Vinegar is also a great odor neutralizer. But that puppy now smells himself all throughout your house and that’s something that’s difficult to get out unless it’s beeb REALLY thoroughly cleaned. If you have the option to do a steam cleaner you should. The final thing is that you need to get them to a trainer if that’s it all financially possible.
Quite frankly, when you agreed to take on this animal you agreed to take it on for life as far as I’m concerned. And given the short bio that’s listed here it doesn’t sound like you’ve done enough to warrant you giving up on it. If you’ve exhausted all of your options and you still can’t train the dog, at that point you need to do what’s best for the dog and get in an owner that can. But as it stands. It doesn’t sound like you’ve done enough for you to feel justified and giving up on this animal in my opinion.
Wishing you all the best of luck!