I have a 10 year old American brindled pit bull. Very gentle dog never bitten anyone, never fights with other animals, sweetest dog I've ever known. during the day if nobody is home the garage is where she would go if she had to potty which is fine and when I'm home she lets me know she needs to go potty and we go for a walk. She knows the drill very well. About 2 weeks ago I came home to find she had urinated in my bed. I was irate to say the least but just let it go with little fuss then it happened again . I was livid and let her know as much. It happened yet again and I was fired up and let her know in no uncertain terms I wasn't going to tolerate it anymore. Tonight it happened again and I just lost it and yelled at her to get off the bed .I don't believe in ever hitting animals so thats out of the question and she is not afraid of going to the garage since she still goes there too. What can I do to get her to stop this behavior. Why after 10 years is she now doing this.
2007-01-09 20:06:23 · 14 answers · asked by daizzddre 4 in Pets ➔ Dogs
when there is a change in urination pattern in dogs there are two main pointers that need to be considered
1. Is it Physical problem
2. Is it behavioural problem
Physical problems could be
1. Metabolic eg Kidney failure, urinary tract infection
2. Hormone eg Diabetes, Cushings disease or incontinence
3. other: dementia Yes dogs do get memory loss, cancer.
To rule these in or out get a urine sample and take it to your vet, they will do a dipstick and urine specific gravilty on it. These tests (which are quiet cheap) will tell u if there is glucose (diabetes/cushings), red/white blood cells, amongst other things and the urine specific gravity will tell if your dog is concentrating her urine correctly.
Its easier to rule out a physical problem first and then work on behaviour if its behaviour.
Good luck
2007-01-09 20:16:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like she's trying to tell you something. You should take her to the vet and get a through check up. I think it is odd that she has chosen your bed. But once a dog pees in a area they will go back there. Try flipping your bed and putting one of those plastic covers on it and seeing if that helps. Another thing shut the bedroom doors and she if she goes anywhere else. Could there be something going on around the house while your at work that could be stressing her out? Good luck to you.
2007-01-10 00:18:41 · answer #2 · answered by dee g 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe that it could be a case CCD (canine cognitive dysfuntion) which is about the canine equivalent of the acheimler disease(wateva u spell it) in elderly dogs. It causes their brain to stop funtioning as well as when they were young. One common sign of this is when your dogs forgets where it should "go"; some dogs pee on rugs, beds or other places they shouldn't because they seem to forget where they're supposed to go or if their owner walked them. One dog behaviorist, stanley coren, believes that heathier foods(vegetables, fresh meat, as opposed to commercial dog food) and mental stimulation in the form of mind exercising games help and prevent CCD. If fresh food is too much of a hassle, try dog food made especially for elderly dogs(10years is old for a pit bull). Whatever you do, do not blame the dog, it's not her fault. If you want further details, visit the vet or an animal behaviorist. Good Luck:)
2007-01-09 23:10:28 · answer #3 · answered by i like pizza 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I saw how old your dog is the 1st thing that came to mind is Incontinence. Sometimes they can leak if they sleep deep. There is a medication that can be given (pill) daily to help prevent this. I have a 5 year old dog that has been on medication & it has stopped completely. Check with your vet about this. They medication is not expensive.
2007-01-09 22:53:50 · answer #4 · answered by manetna2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be posssible incontinnce in dogs (I know I splled that wrong, but maybe weak bladder control...she is older) I know this doesnt really answer the question great at had, but only your vet will be able to tell you the specifics for sure. It might be medical, it might be hey, this is what you get for petting the neighbors dog. Good luck to you on the bedwetting though. ;)
2007-01-09 23:16:18 · answer #5 · answered by alannahsmomma2006 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe she has a UTI. I would rule out medicle causes first. Could just be lack of bladder control with age.
If it continues block access to your room. May need to resort to crate training or blocking her to a part of the house where potty messes are easy to clean.
2007-01-09 20:12:24 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have a memory foam bed, and I would be SO MAD if my dog did that, so I can see why this would be upsetting. Have a vet check her out first, to rule out any medical conditions. Next, I would make sure you shut your bedroom door and don't let her in there when you're not with her.
2007-01-09 20:22:34 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The dog could have an infection. Dogs need to be walked a lot. Yelling at the dog doesn't help the situation.
2007-01-09 20:48:29 · answer #8 · answered by regwoman123 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
In my experience, I have about 7 dogs and that is usual a sigh that they don't like to be left alone. Most likely she is just trying to tell you that she doesn't want to be left alone. She misses you and want's you to know it. I don't believe in hitting animals either, so I just spent more time with my dogs and they seem to like that and I haven't had any problems lately.
2007-01-09 20:19:36 · answer #9 · answered by gemini_2352 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
there's something wrong with the dog or something has changed in your household that she doesn't like
she might have some sort of kidney/bladder problem or blockage
our dog had stones and she started going in the house when she was perfectly trained house dog
wouldn't hurt to get the vet to check
2007-01-09 20:12:52 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋