Why is my dog doing pee inside the house?

Question

He is five years old, I taught him to go to the patio, he was doing just fine. Now he either goes to the patio or simply does it in the house. Any sugestions???

Answer 1

I can tell you RIGHT NOW that rubbing their face in the pee or poop is cruel and inhumane - and breeders are not known for their kindness. They only know how to breed, not train. You want your dog trained by fearing you and hating you or trained by loving and respecting you?

If it were a puppy I would tell you that a better and more consistent schedule is necessary. But since he's 5 years old and previously housetrained, I agree that a vet visit is in order. Dogs who are perfectly trained will even have an accident now and then - it just happens. But if it's frequent, that's almost always because the dog has a medical problem - and yes kidneys is the number one cause.

Know your breed too. Certain breeds have more problems as they get to be adults with their kidneys, liver and bladder functions.

Good luck - and don't ever yell at your dog for it. Remember - he's not doing it on purpose. Dogs LOVE to please their owners, and he already knows it doesn't please you. They are already feeling really bad about it, so it's actually best to comfort them and let them know it's ok - and get to the vet asap.

Answer 2

There are two possibilities: 1. medical problem 2. behavioral problem. Take the dog to the vet for medical tests. If the tests come back okay, then this is behavioural. Perhaps, the dog is just lazy. Neutering the dog might help. By placing objects at the "pee spots" might discourage this behavior. If you catch your dog peeing inside, take him outside right away, and praise him while he is peeing outside. This needs to be repeated to reinforce "proper" behaviour. Take your dog out to pee early in the morning before you leave home.

Answer 3

Well everyone seems to be missing a more common problem. Have you had your dogs hips checked alot of dogs won't walk very far to pee because it hurts them. Is your dog otherwise active? I think the kidney infection is a little off source but a trip to the vet might be a good idea just to check your dog out anyhow.

Answer 4

I would see the vet to check for any medical issues, such as a bladder or kidney infection, which can often be the source of a potty trained dog having an accident in the home often.

Answer 5

I've never owned an indoor dog, but I had a friend that did. He trained his dog by rubbing its face in the urine on the floor. He didn't do it roughly or anything, but he said that's what the breeder told him to do. Personally, I think it sounds a little harsh, but the dog never peed or pooped inside after it was trained.

Answer 6

Have you had a dog in the house that does not live there. This problem is usually caused by dogs protecting their turf.
It seems to me male dogs do it more then females. At least that is the way it is at my house. I wish I had a suggestion for you. My dog does it also.

Answer 7

you can buy dog pads put them at the door your dog will p on it. Leave it there and your dog will go back next time. Then keep asking do you have to pee pee and go to the door. Your dog should remember.

Answer 8

I would get him medically checked out and make sure he doesn't have a bladder infection etc before addressing it as a behavior issue.

Answer 9

Do you have another male dog?... sometimes an older male will ""mark his territory"" by peeing wherever he can

Answer 10

i'd take him to the vet, he might have a blatter control problem...or something else that he just can't help but going right there and then