We can't guarantee a house trained dog but most hounds are clean in their kennels, and once they know where you want them to empty (and where not) will stick to that routine with almost military precision. As they are used to preparing themselves to be kennelled 23 hours a day they actively empty themselves when given the opportunity on their walk or in the garden........very useful.

When you first get the dog home take him/her either round the block or into the garden and walk them round until they go, when they do make such a fuss of them that they can't fail to get the message. After this if they get up and wander, give them the opportunity to go out to the toilet, again make a fuss of them on emptying. They are very sensitive, quick and eager to please so it is rarely a problem. Please don't shout about accidents - firm disapproval will work, being very sensitive dogs they will be upset enough at your being cross without you needing to shout.

Just a note here to say please pick up any mess your dog does while walking anywhere on public ground. It's not only illegal, but very nasty to tread in and offensive in a modern society.