Bought Kennel Dogs Who Never Been Outside, Now They Freeze And Won’t Go To The Bathroom- Only In Their Bed!

Today I went bought 2 Italian Greyhounds. I love them to death already, but I’m having trouble. They won’t pee or poop outside. They’ve never been outside! Unfortunately they’re kennel dogs and never been outside. I was under the impression they were house dogs just being raised sometimes in a kennel. I guess not- they were in there all the time, They did their bathroom stuff in there. I guess it’s a HUGE kennel and there were a few puppies in there. They’re timid, but very eager to receive love. We live in MN and it’s cold and I can see the pads of their feet are freezing. We stay outside about 7 min. and I put them back in the kennel, take them out again after 15 minutes, but they WILL poop inside the kennel anyway. They have no idea why we’re outside. I’ve taken them seperatly and together. They stand there and cry holding up 1 foot. I have patience, but I’m nervous, kennel/petstore dogs I hear are HARD to train. Any suggestions?

My Dog Has Been Asked To Be A Therapy Dog For A Day. How Can I Prepare?

Well, sort of.
An old aunty of mine is currently in a nursing home in Bristol (England). My family and I should be going to see her soon. We asked if we could bring our dog, Hooch, as she was always an animal lover and they say they very much welcome animals under one condition: that the owners let the dog meet all the other residents, because some have had dogs in the past, miss them, and rarely get a chance to see them/pet them, so it’s a lovely opportunity for them. Another relative of ours often takes her Greyhound over there so they’re definitely allowed. I have considered getting Hooch assesed to see if he’d be eligible to become as PAT dog, as he’s so great with people, but it’s one of those things you plan to get around to doing but never do.
I have no problem taking him round to see all the other residents of the home. It’d be great if we could cheer them up and Hooch would love the attention. It’s just I have never done anything like this before. My dog is well-trained around people, very obedient and loving, but is there anything specific I should be doing? I just don’t quite know what they’re expecting of us. He’s not a trained therapy dog and I’ve done nothing like this before, so it’s definitely an informal arrangement. Do I just take him round to each of the people one by one and just let them stroke him and talk to him? A lot of the people in this home are really ill – dementia, strokes, all sorts.
Just a little nervous and would be grateful for any tips or advice.

My Dog Is 11 Months Old, She Is House Trained But Has Been Goin Lately On The Floor…?

She usually scratches at the door, but we have been keeping my boyfriends mom’s dog for about a week, and lately she has been going on the floor and not scratching. I dont know what to do. we usually put her in her cage and let her stay in there for a little while. I dont know if it is the breed or what is going on with her. She is a jack russell and pointer mix (i think it is jack russell and greyhound but the pound told us pointer). If anyone has any suggestions please help!!