I am about 6 wks pregnant and my yorkie who was litter box trainied just started peeing everywhere other than in his box. Could this be from him sensing my pregnancy or is this some other behavioral probleim? Please help!!!
2006-07-11 14:11:26 · 11 answers · asked by bonniehalfmann 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Not because you're pregnant.
Start over - use a crate and SUPERVISE him on a leash when he's not in the crate.
2006-07-11 14:15:52 · answer #1 · answered by Danger, Will Robinson! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Normally, when a Yorkie or other small "lap dog" starts to pee in the house, the problem is oftendue to a "perceived" lack of attention (in the dog's mind). It may well be that you are not paying quite as much attention to the pooch since becoming pregnant, and this is his/her way of "getting back" at you. You may not feel that you are not ignoring the dog, but even a little less attention to this type of dog (I had a Pomeranian who did the same thing) will cause them to "get even." For instance, if you used to take the Yorkie with you in the car all the time, and just one time leave him/her home, they will pee everywhere. I'll bet there are a lot of small dog owners who have had this happen; I have.
It is not that you are doing anything wrong; it is quite possibly that the dog feels a little neglected. If possible, try to play a little extra with the dog, especially before bed-time. It just might be the answer. Good luck; my Pom never quit "getting even" if I left him home!!!!
2006-07-11 14:24:50 · answer #2 · answered by Don H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Really highly unlikely due to your pregnancy. First thing is to have a vet check him to rule out any medical condition. After that has been cleared, then go back to basic housetraining 101 - often slip ups occur at that age, and a refresher course is needed.
2006-07-11 14:29:00 · answer #3 · answered by sim24 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be because your pregnant.I had a cocker spaniel and she was a great dog she always listened to me, sat on my lap and I never had a problem with her. Until I got pregnant, she wouldn't sit by me let alone sit on my lap.She would take off down the street and wouldn't listen when I told her to stop, she too was house broken and started peeing on everything. (She would listen to my husband)After I had the baby she was back to her old self. Good Luck:)
2006-07-11 14:22:40 · answer #4 · answered by Brandy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My Yorkie was bought as an adult so I don't have this problem. They can be hard to housebreak. Does he use his crate? If not, I would accustom him to the crate at once.
I can't say for sure if it's related to your pregnancy, unless it causes you to be lax in your housebreaking training.
See the below site for housebreaking tips for Yorkies.
2006-07-11 14:18:43 · answer #5 · answered by tampamar 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She could have a bladder infection, or yes she could sense your pregnancy and be jealous, or maybe she is coming in heat and she is scent marking. Or if it is a male, it is just doing the male thing, marking everywhere and reverything in sight. Have him neutered.
2006-07-11 14:16:07 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you still take him out on walks occasionally? It might be because he doesn't get out much or that he doesn't get much attention. Try giving him more attention or taking him out on walks. If it's not possible for you to take him out on walks, get your husband or someone else you can trust to take him out on walks.
2006-07-11 14:15:43 · answer #7 · answered by wizeguy_am_i 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Possible...He/she wants Jr. to know this is the dogs domain
2006-07-11 14:15:44 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My yorkiy doing the same thing and he is spoiled rotten.
2006-07-11 14:26:32 · answer #9 · answered by ♥monamarie♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
is he neutered if not he is marking his scent i dont thinl he wood know if u r pregnant
2006-07-11 14:16:10 · answer #10 · answered by LeafsFanForever 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋