My new husbands' dog poops in our new house, help me figure this out.?

Question

The dog has always pooped and peed in the house, he's a 10 year old dachshund (hot dog) in excellent health. Before, it was not too big of a deal, it was my husbands' rental house prior to me moving in. The house had really old carpet in decent condition and we'd just scrub the spots as the dog pooped or peed. Well we were married in December and bought and moved into our nice newer home 3 weeks ago today and this damn dog keeps pooping & peeing even though he is let out often. I am really getting very frustrated with this dog. I have suggested we put the dog in a crate at night & when we are away and my husband says he has tried that & the dog will fuss. I have suggested we house the dog properly in the attached garage, husband says it's too cold. I just complained to hubby again moments ago when he called from work and he clearly said he does not wanna get rid of the dog. He has had the dog since he was a pup & my 6 yr. old son is attached to the dog. Our home is starting to stink.

How can I handle this issue without causing BIG marriage problems? We have a great marriage and I wanna keep it that way. PLEASE, suggestions needed.

I have a friend that wants this dog, I am game if he don't stop messing in the house. ;-(

Please, no suggestions to shoot the dog, I already feel like that will be the best answer. I also have an adult dog that never ever messes in the house, she was well trained as a pup by me.

Colleen O's post was inaccurate, my husband has in fact worked with the dog. Hubby works afternoons & would leave work everyday oh his lunch before I moved in to go home to let the dog outdoors. Plus at an earlier point of the dogs life was a whole other family in the home, so the dog has been worked with, there is no neglect here.

And myself and my son's at home do let the dog out very often.

Answer 1

I used crates for my dogs, they actually loved to be in them. When ever we would go out the dogs had to be in the crates. And when we were home the door to the crates would be open and they would both go in their crates to sleep. ANother suggestion is Dog diapers, a friend of mine uses them for her dog and they work pretty good, at least you don't have the mess all over your house.

Answer 2

Don't expect him to tell you when he needs to go out. Go outside with him and praise him each and every time he eliminates.

Housetraining should be based on the prevention of accidents rather than discipline after the fact. If your dog makes a mistake because you didn't get him out when you should have - it's not his fault!

Since your dog is no longer a young puppy he will have better bowel and bladder control. Place the dog on a regular elimination schedule and take him outside at certain times, whether he needs to eliminate or not - first thing in the morning, after meals and play and the last thing at night. It is essential to accompany him to make certain he is, indeed, eliminating. Dogs are creatures of habit. The more quickly you turn a good behavior into a habit, the faster your training will go.

If you haven't already decided on a crate for your dog, you may want to investigate purchasing one for him. The most effective way to teach him to eliminate outdoors is to prevent him from using the house in the first place.

Dogs are den animals and have an instinct not to soil their den. The crate will become your dog's den.

Confinement to the crate overnight or for a three-to-four-hour period during the day when he is unsupervised will help speed the housetraining process.

Despite your best efforts and diligence an accident may occur. If it should happen, treat the incident in a matter-of-fact manner. It is critical that you not scare or confuse your dog by physical punishment or yelling. The dog won't understand why you're upset, and you are only creating more stress for your dog. Put the dog outdoors or in another room while you clean. If the accident should occur on carpeting use lots of paper towel and blot with fresh paper until you have lifted as much liquid as possible. Neutralize the odor with plain white vinegar and water or a commercial pet-odor eliminator. A diarrhea stain on carpeting or upholstery can be lifted with a solution of lukewarm water, dishwashing soap and white vinegar.

Housetraining your older dog requires patience, humor, understanding, compassion and time. He wants to please you by doing the right thing.

Crate training dogs over 6 months old

Often problem behaviors in this age group result from the pet feeling insecure when left alone. A crate can actually help alleviate this anxiety, but it must be introduced gradually and in a positive manner. The dog's first association with the crate should be pleasant.

First secure the door open so that it can't suddenly shut and frighten the dog. Encourage your pet to enter voluntarily by tossing a treat into the far end, praising him enthusiastically once he enters, then letting him come right back out. Once he enters the crate confidently, coax him to lie down and relax, using food, if necessary. Shut the door briefly, while you sit beside the crate or when there are people in the room. Again, don't reward barking or whining, with attention.

When you feel your dog will remain quietly in the crate, leave him alone for 15 - 30 minutes. If all goes well, you can leave him for longer intervals. Eventually, you may no longer need to shut him in the crate, but he will probably appreciate still having access to his special place.

Answer 3

He has had the dog longer than you. People get very attached to their animals and you probably should have dicussed this and came to an agreement on how to handle it before you moved into your new house. I am sure you are frustrated, as I live in a new home with white carpet and I have 2 cats that I love very much. Sometimes they vomit on the carpet and I just clean it or put a rug over it as they mean alot to me. If the house is starting to stink then I would say it is time to do something. I wish you luck as this is a very hard subject. That is why you should have agreed on something before you got the new house - now I am not sure what you can do - probably live with it.

Answer 4

I assume you have a doggie-door. The dog needs to be able to get outside to poop and pee. So, once you have the doggie door, at night, put the dog in a crate with the opening next to the door. He won't soil his bed if he can go out. Once he begins to go outside, slowly move the crate further and further away from the door. Pretty soon he'll get the idea. Rubbing their nose in it doesn't work. Dogs can be trained, even old dogs. Look how much luck you've had with your hubby.

Answer 5

Two choices - get rid of the dog or live with it. There really is no third option with a 10 year old dog. You must decide if the inconvenience is worth ruining your marriage, He must choose between his love for the dog and you. Make no mistake about it, he loves his dog and will be hard pressed to give him up. Good luck!

Answer 6

There is no need to get rid of the dog...get up off your butt and start taking the dog out on a regular basis. Start by taking him out at one hour intervals. Take him out the same door everytime and STAY out there with him until he does his "business". Then offer him treats when he comes in everytime he does. After a while the dog will let you know when he NEEDS to go and if you PAY ATTENTION to the dog and let him out at that time he will be house trained. Sounds to me as if he was never housetrained to begin with, which is NOT the dog's fault...THAT is the fault of the dog's owner for being too lazy to do HIS job. And contrary to rumor you CAN teach an old dog "new tricks". Especially Doxies because they are extremely intelligent...I know I've got two of them, and it took less than a week to housetrain them. (keep in mind it's a bit like getting a kid to behave, consistency, discipline and patience!)

Answer 7

I feel your pain... Dachshunds are probably the hardest dogs in the world to housebreak. Both of mine continued to mess in the house until the very end. Look into a professional dog trainer, they might be able to help. Whatever you do, do not make your husband get rid of the dog. He will resent you for years to come. My ex made me get rid of one of mine, after the first one passed away. To be honest with you, if I had to go back and do it again, I would have given up him, and kept the dog.

Answer 8

CRATE the dog!!! Just like children be consistent!!! Crate him many times a day and only out to potty and eat and then back in. The dog will soon adjust!!