My dog has started peeing in the bedroom when i have to close her in there. I have tried all the deodorizers and scent neutralizers that are on the market and nothing seems to have worked as she is still doing it. I have tried scolding her when she does it and praising her when she goes outside. I am at wits end with this problem............
2006-11-02 05:35:03 · 8 answers · asked by b&g4me 4 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I have been having to put her in the bedroom for the last almost two years and she has done this off and on but usually it would only happen once a month or so and now it is almost everyday. The weird part is that she will lick it up to try and hide the fact that she did it.....She always pees when let out and is crate trained and would pee in her crate...see i run a daycare in my house and she can't run around all day and i am not going to get rid of her just because she is doing this...i also tried putting her in the basement thinking that it may be a space issue and she peed in the basement!!!!
2006-11-02 05:49:26 · update #1
It is a hardwood floor not carpet so the smell is not soaked in to any underlay, and i do not abuse my dog to punish her for it....i have had her since she was two months old......
2006-11-02 05:52:43 · update #2
She is a Collie/Lab/Shepherd/Heller cross and weighs 40 pounds so it's not like i can just pick her up and scoot her outside.....
2006-11-02 05:54:04 · update #3
The first thing you need to do is bring her to the vet. Ensure that there is no physical problem with her.
The next thing is to STOP SCOLDING HER. You are creating fear of you and fear of the 'accident' being found, which creates huge problems. If you aren't catching her in the act, then you are scolding her for being in the bathroom or for standing there. Rubbing her nose in it won't help - it's borderline abuse. A firm "NO" while she is doing it is the extent of the scolding that should be done, and then pick her up immediately and bring her outside.
You haven't mentioned how old she is or how long you leave her in the bathroom. These are major factors. Some dogs, especially smaller and younger, and sometimes even older, dogs, can only hold it for a few hours. Even if they've been able to hold it before, something may have changed.
You also haven't mentioned the breed of dog. If it's a 'people dog', like many of the toy and terrier group, she may not like being locked in a bathroom while you are gone. Crate training may help with some of this, but if you are gone longer than 3-4 hours regularly, then you need a different solution. Toy groups are also notorious for having potty issues. If she's a toy, this is something the breeder or rescue group should have brought up.
Aside from crate training, you can also try litter training, if she's small enough. Some dogs take right to it and it solves the problem.
You may also need to simply start over. When you are home, bring her out every hour. Bring her out every time you leave. Basically, treat her like a puppy again.
Good luck to you and I hope you are able to find a solution.
Edit: If she's trying to hide it, then she knows it's wrong. She doesn't want you to find it, probably because she's afraid to get in trouble. This is why scolding is so wrong. She really needs to go to the vet to make sure it's not an internal problem and she really needs to be let out more often. If you are home running your daycare, set an alarm to go off every hour and excuse yourself and let her out quickly. Or, train her to the litter box or to puppy pads. It's not fair to be upset with her because you have to lock her up. Again, good luck to you.
Edit II - It doesn't have to be abuse. My dog freaks out simply with tone. Look at what you've said. She goes potty. You find it and scold her. She tries to hide it. Why is she trying to hide it? Possibly because you scold her and she doesn't like that. But, she also can't hold it, so she goes and then tries to hide it from you so she doesn't get in trouble. This isn't a Spanish Inquisition or anything, it's just time to change tactics that obviously aren't working. : )
2006-11-02 05:45:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your dog is probably upset that she's being locked in the bedroom. If you are leaving her for short periods of time then it's time to see a vet and have your carpet professionally cleaned. If you're leaving her locked in there for more than a couple of hours then you might want to try crating her. Contact your local dog trainer or your vet's office for instruction. I'm not crazy about crating but it keeps carpets from being ruined. You should make sure that she gets ample exercise before she's locked up and that you give her plenty of attention so she won't feel so lonely.
2006-11-02 05:47:18 · answer #2 · answered by Susan G 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if your dog feels in any way jealous of the attention you give the kids in your house rather than her she could be doing it for that reason. or spending long hours alone. my mamaw had a dog once that for 3 or 4 years he never did anything like that. well one day he started peeing on the floor or the furniture, chewing up anything he could, basically tearing up the house. we realized it was because he was left alone all day and was bored. i understand if u do have to lock dog or away from the kids but maybe give her a toy or go in there every so often and love on her a little bit. im not saying youre a bad owner just letting you know of my experiences. my dog has done it before too. hope this helps.
2006-11-02 06:14:41 · answer #3 · answered by bEcCa 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chances are that it's a behavior problem. If she's used to being free then she's going to hate being shut up in the bedroom. Try talking to a dog behaviorist.
The other problem you might have is that the neutralizers you've used haven't been very effective. The best on the market is Anti-Icky-Poo. It comes with a manufacturers money back guarantee. Find it on www.petstink.com
2006-11-02 05:39:53 · answer #4 · answered by David F 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may have to start crating her. She will not pee in her crate, and when you let her out make sure she goes. Start over like she was a puppy. For now, use spot shot for the stains.. Good luck.
2006-11-02 05:39:18 · answer #5 · answered by YoMamma 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if it were a male dog i would say castrate him and hope you did not castrate him. i had a dog but this never happened beacuse i always left the back door in my garage open
i am sorry that i cannot help you
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2006-11-02 05:42:28 · answer #7 · answered by gyug h 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Time to consult your vet. Call him/her today.
2006-11-02 05:38:52 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋