He was easy to house break when he was young and hasn't had any problems until now. These last two weeks he has messed in the house 3 times.
2006-09-15 10:37:08 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
perhaps his time outside isn't long enough. Next time you take him out, time how long.. and perhaps even the time of day... if the dog is pooping in the house after being house broken, it's usually because we, as owners, are not paying attention to the "I gotta go" signals.... I don't think dogs are spiteful or poop inside intentionally.
2006-09-15 10:44:05 · answer #1 · answered by tampico 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Moving can be really stressful to a dog, especially if you've changed jobs or schedules. Moving is stressfull to us humans, too, and our dogs pick up on this. I don't think she's mad at you or homesick for her old house. She's not trying to be bad. I think maybe she's having a little trouble adjusting to all the changes a new house brings. If there are new dogs adjacent to you, they may be scaring her, new noises may be upsetting. It can be as simple as one day just as she was going to poop, something really startled her, and now she equates that with pooping outside. Give this girl lots of patience and love, make sure you take her for lots of walks so that she feels like she knows her neighborhood. Close the door to her "potty room" if at all possible, and then make sure you go with her every time she goes outside so that you can praise her if she goes, and maybe, also, you'll be able to figure out what's bothering her. Above all, I wouldn't make a huge deal about this with her, or punish her. Her life is unsettling enough right now without having to worry about whether or not you still love her. Given a little more time, she'll be right back to her old self.
2016-03-27 03:14:19 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe he feels neglected or jealous for some reason.
We had an indoor cat for 3 years with no accidents. Then when we brought an orphan kitten into the house, it starting pooping on my dad's pillow.
2006-09-15 10:38:27 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe he's got some digestive problems and needs to see a vet. Have you changed his food, feeding time, or walkie time recently? 7 is not too old for some breeds, but quite elderly for others. Could he be becoming senile and confused? You vet shuld be able to advise.
2006-09-15 10:49:15 · answer #4 · answered by Felida 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's a pretty extreme behavioral change. He's either royally ticked off at you or ill. Get him checked out by a vet and if he's fine then look into your day to day life to see if there have been any changes that may have upset him or if he feels neglected.
2006-09-15 10:42:17 · answer #5 · answered by Sara 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Has there been a change in the family situation or the hours you work? Usually this means the dog is jealous or angry.
2006-09-15 10:39:27 · answer #6 · answered by epalmer613 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He may be sick, or maybe the situation in the household has changed and he is upset. Maybe a vet is a good ideal.
2006-09-15 10:47:48 · answer #7 · answered by laurie d 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be that he is getting older and is unable to hold it like he used to, or he is getting a little confused and doesn't know where he is when he goes.
2006-09-15 16:30:25 · answer #8 · answered by spnky 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well he may be jealous or maybe he is just getting older and he cant hold it as well as he used to.(it happens to the best of us when we get old)
2006-09-15 10:45:36 · answer #9 · answered by Joy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hello
mabe it could be due to you changing work shifts and not taking her out at regular times, apart from that im not too sure, sorry!
xxxx
2006-09-15 14:42:11 · answer #10 · answered by *music* 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋