He is almost 2yrs old and he started this 2wks after getting a kitten. He still gets plenty of attention so I know that isn't the problem. He gets in trouble for it,rubbing his nose in it and has to sleep outside but still hasn't stopped. I also leave him out for at least an hour before his bedtime. I even cut out his pm feeding and that's not working. Help!! I might have to get rid of him and don't want to.
2006-09-12 07:26:44 · 8 answers · asked by jokermamma3 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
If you are even considering getting rid of him for this problem, he isn't getting enough love to feel secure, and the addition of the kitten is reinforcing his insecurities...Rubbing his nose in it does NO good, but only increases his trauma and insecurities.
could you accept your parents as loving and trustworthy if they ribbed your nose in it? Nope..only adds and confirms that you are not loved and valued...hence..more bedwetting.
(the problem is very related to human bedwetting)
You will have to show him that you love him unconditionally, or put him up for adoption to someone who will..
2006-09-12 07:35:43 · answer #1 · answered by Chetco 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try cleaing the area really well with whatever cleaner works for you. Then spray the spot liberally with a vinegar & water mixture. The vinegar neutralizes the smell of the urine so your dog won't use the same spot again.
2006-09-12 16:44:17 · answer #2 · answered by matakibud 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
we have a 2yrs old cocker sp. that has a favorite spot to mark his territory as it were....
So we set him up ion his own little kennel box to sleep in.....and unless there is really bad weather he is outside in an enclosed area with a dog house, or in that box.....
sounds bad but piddling in the humans House is not OK!
Good luck, thanx for the 2 points.
2006-09-12 07:37:20 · answer #3 · answered by tincre 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ALL DOGS are den creatures! meaning they need a place to "hide" ...and i never ever let my dogs run free at night. they know when everyone it "out" whether that be literally away or asleep in their beds. your dog may be housetrained but he still needs to be crated at night. a dog carrier will do fine. this will save on clean up and what have you. even if he messes in his crate you simply wash out with a hose outside. i have four outdoor dogs and i bring them inside because they need a good nite sleep aswell. and since they're den creatures by nature i was told by Petsmart to have them in a crate or kennel for the night. so i have them in crates. yes it's a chore to wash the carriers/crates that have poo and pee, but such is life with dogs. and besides you have only one. GOOD LUCK.
2006-09-12 07:40:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
try a putting a puppy pad where he usually goes if that doesn't help the problem then try getting him a kennel that is a good bit bigger than him and put him in there when you lrave and when it is his bed time one of those should eliminate the problem
2006-09-12 07:43:16 · answer #5 · answered by sweetthing1986_us 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He is jealous of the kitten....alot of attention or not...
Keep doing what you are doing and keep him gated into one particular room every night (not the one he is going in)
Please don't lock him in a kennel...no room for them to move...
2006-09-12 07:33:15 · answer #6 · answered by AQHA34 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
put him in a snug fitting crate for nighttime--they don't want to pee in such a tight sleeping area--let him out first thing in the morning--do this for about a week and try again until it happens again he will learn--it worked for us. good luck!
2006-09-12 07:33:11 · answer #7 · answered by keepingthefaith 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get a kennel and keep him in the kennel at night.
2006-09-12 07:27:59 · answer #8 · answered by Kamunyak 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋