How do I get my 1yr old dog to stop peeing in the house????

Question

I have a 1 yr/old toy fox terrier. We have been consistent with his training. We have him on a feeding schedule, and we take him out to go to the bathroom multiple times per day. He will usually go outside, however several times a week he will have an "accident", which is usually at the front door, where he goes outside. He is not very good at signaling when he has to go, so if nobody see's him go to the door, he will just go to the bathroom. It is very frustrating. I want to be able to leave him out of his cage when we are not home, however, I don't trust that he won't go to the bathroom. Any ideas???? Please, no stupid answers. P.S. My husband and I both work FT and he is in his cage while we are gone, and never has accidents in his cage.

Answer 1

Leave him in his cage and let him out to go outside and do his thing.. A dog will not go in his bed and will tell you when he has to go,After he goes outside give him some praise. Soon he will learn to let you know when it;s time to go even when out of the cage. If he has an accident then put him back in his cage for further training, soon he will get the idea.

Answer 2

First of all, why did you buy a dog to keep in a cage?
I stressed this question everytime I read these questions. Yes these are cute little animals. BUT TO BE LOCKED UP ALL DAY DUE TO HAVING FULL TIME JOBS, IS NOT AN EXCUSE. Your dog does not use his bedding to use the restroom on. And your dog is also on a timed schedule of eating? Wow I feel sorry for your children if you ever have any, or decide to have some. If your dog is peeing in front of the door, means, your not letting him out long enough. An animal can not hold itself like a human can. Their bladders are much smaller, than ours. When they drink, it kinda goes thru them, so after, you give your dog water, wait about 10 minutes and let the dog out. Stay out with this dog til he does his business. Then bring him back in to the home. Why not give this dog to somebody who can be with him all day, and not keep him caged? Stupid people, tend to buy or recieve critters thinking they'll be good pets. Always the pet is good, its the owners who are the crappiest owners on the face of the earth. How would you feel, if someone caged you for 8 to 10 hours of the day, fed you on a SCHEDULE time, and TOLD you to go to the restroom, when let out? Think about it from the dogs point of view!!!!!

Answer 3

What I did when my mini dachshund peed in the house was spanked him. The last time he did it was in march 06. He peed a line all around my living room and then i really beat his butt. He has not went in the house since and sometimes he is left in the house for nine hours while i am at work. Most of the time i leave Oscar in his cage. He will not go in there because he sleep there. His cage is his den and he loves to go in there becasue he gets some treats when he has to go in there. That seemed to help. Yes i felt bad for doing it, but it worked. I am not saying that is for everyone though.
He might have a weak bladder too.
I also heard of the bell by the door and i heard it works.
He'll learn eventually.

Answer 4

You and your husband are doing the right things. I have a dog that did the same thing - he'd go to the back door and as you opened it, he'd pee anyway! He eventually grew out of it. Don't feel guilty about keeping him in the cage. It's a safe den for him when you're not with him (like his private clubhouse). Keep working with him to do his business outside. It seems like he understands that's where he is supposed to go, he just hasn't figured out that he needs to wait for someone to give him access to the outdoors.
The answer by "moose_lover" is incorrect & idiotic.

Answer 5

Sounds like he's doing the best he can, He's as close to the bathroom as he can get when he's at the door.

for when you are home, when you take him to the door to go out to pee, have him speak and then give him a cookie or his favorite toy, THEN open the door to go out. Pretty soon he will go to the door and speak, so you will know he needs out. (Terriers don't much like being told what to do do they? Every thing has to be their way, dontcha love it?)

My Airedale terrier killed all the large houseplants in my home while he was "learning" to let me know he wanted out.

Answer 6

Well this is very normal for a puppy. And the soulution: When my dog was a puppy we had a room without carpet and we made it like his bedrom. By " potty training" your dog you should always put newpaper where your dog sleeps. But never get mad at your dog for going to the bathroom in the house your dog is a puppy and doesn't know any better. Start taking him out more often. When he does to the bathroom in the house show disapline but never get mad!

Answer 7

By a year old most dogs are already trained to go outdoors or to an approved spot. To get your dog to stop peeing inside simply start to redirect them outside. When you notice your dog preparing to urinate, say "no", place them on a leash and take them outside. Once the dog has releived itself outdoors, let the dog know they did good, a verbal reward such as, "Good Dog" and a pet on the head or on their back should be reward enough for the dog for doing their job in the right place.

Answer 8

What are you doing when he goes to the door? Are you watching TV, cooking, showering? He should be in a crate....dogs are den animals...they don't think it is cruel to be in a crate...they are safe. If you want him to run free in your house, why don't you install a doggie door IN YOUR BACK YARD! Also, taking him out front to potty is dangerous, especially if you live close to a road, even if you take him out on a leash, you are training him that when the front door is opened, that is an invitation to go out!....My in laws did that with their dog, and she ran straight across the street to meet some walkers and ran in front of a car...she was not hit, but could have been...fence your back yard, install a doggie door, and take him out back from now on.

Answer 9

I hate people who lecture that only stay at home parents should have pets. That is ridiculous. Then hardly anyone would have them! We have had this issue with our Boston Terrier. One thing you must do is make sure the area is really clean because they will continue to go in the same area if they smell their urine. Try a bitter apple spray to keep "foxy" from peeing in that area. Also, really try to watch him for a while. When I lived in an apartment, my Boston would sniff at her leash, that was her only signal (she rarely barks). You could also try pee pads. They are for training pups usually, but you could try it with an older dog. Good luck and happy training

Answer 10

Hang a bell by your door and every time you take him out, ring the bell first. Many dogs will learn to ring the bell when they need to go. Also have you had him checked for a urinary tract problem? Intact males tend to mark, is he neutered?