a dog is getting up on my bed and uses the bathroom when I'm gone,what can be done?

Question

Its my daughter-in-law and son's dog, who is with us for awhile.

Answer 1

Ask them if it's okay to crate-train, or confine the dog in one room of the house while you're away. Or shut your bedroom door. The only way to keep a dog from getting in to trouble while there's nobody home is to remove the possibility.

Answer 2

Its hard to understand what you are asking.
Ok... the dog gets up on your bed; that's no biggie, my cat spends alot of time on my bed.
Wow... he uses the bathroom when you are gone, that beats having to take him out to do his business.
But what I am pretty sure you meant is that he gets up on the bed and leaves you a present for when you come back home.
Something you could do is SHUT the bedroom door. If you have a animal carrier put him in it when you leave and do this until you are sure that he isn't going to piddle on your bed anymore.
Also, it could be the dog trying to tell you something - maybe he has a medical condition or just wants more of your time.

Answer 3

The dog is obviously very upset at being in a new environment. Keep the dog confined to an area that you can clean up without much hassle. Don't stick him in too small of space, but do give him things to keep him occupied - eg. chew toys, his own blanket or bed, treats hidden around the room, etc. Make sure to give him a good exercise before you go out, and when you get home. Give him lots of attention and love, talk to him, and most importantly, avoid allowing him access to any room you don't want him in.

Answer 4

Dogs are pack animals and do not like to be left alone. Getting into areas that are off limits and having accidents in the house could be the dogs way of expressing anxiety. My best advice would be to kennel the dog whenever it is left alone. This gives the dog a secure place to rest and keeps it from causing any damage.

Answer 5

How old is the dog? Getting rid of all temptation means putting down hardwood floors and moving out all the furniture. If a dog is chewing, give it enough "good" things to chew on and praise it when it does. If a dog is going potty indoors, take it out more often at least, or get it on a schedule to where it can expect to be let out and hold it until you get home.

Answer 6

Close the door when you go out and TELL your son and daughter-in-law exactly what's happening. You shouldn't have to put up with that in your own house. They should actually buy you a whole new matress and bedding if this keeps up.

Answer 7

Your dog probaby likes the bed as something comfortable to use the bathroom on.

Keep that door shut, and make sure your dog is potty trained extensively before you can trust it on your bed, or any other hot spot.

Answer 8

Suggest they work with her and train her to go outside. Although I don't completely agree with it but you could kennel the dog while your gone. Normally, a dog wont go where it sleeps. Also could get a gate for your bedroom or shut the door.

Answer 9

Close your bedroom door. Dogs can't open doors
Talk to your son about it. Maybe he could keep the dog locked up, or keep a better eye on it.

Answer 10

That dog is mad at you for leaving him alone. Shut the bedroom door when you're gone and try spending more time with him. He probably just needs more love and attention.