I'm about to kill my fiance's pug. He pees in the house when we are not home. (He has done that ever since my fiance adopted him 3 years ago, so I know that my moving in is not the cause.) He was neutered at the age of 8. He is now 11.
The pug is an angel every time that my fiance, or I, or both, are in the house. But when both of us leave at the same time, he will instantly pee on the floor, the wall, or whatever is within his reach. Sometimes he barks, too, but he ALWAYS pees. We know that he does it immediately because when we have gone back inside to retrieve gloves, keys, or whatever, there's the pee.
It used to be that he would only pee if left to roam loose in the house. If he was in his cage (he is more or less crate trained), he wouldn't pee. But lately, he pees even in his own den: he has figured out how to lift his leg and aim the pee right out of the cage and onto the floor. His revenge on us??
Rubbing his nose in it & smacking him do not help.
Please help!!!
2007-02-12 09:54:16 · 8 answers · asked by Jennifer A 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Rubbing a dog's nose in their waste and smacking them do absolutely no good other than making them perhaps afraid to pee in front of you - assuming that it's done quickly enough that they can associate their punishment with the "crime". More likely it takes place more than three minutes after the fact and they have no idea what they are getting smacked for, or why you are showing them that spot on the carpet. Dogs smell each other's butts and on walks and outings they spend half their time smelling other dog's pee - why that was every considered to be "punishment" for the dog is now questioned.
First, the dog is elderly. Even three years ago, at 8, he was edging towards that age group. Just like people, dogs often lose control of their bladders when they age. A vet visit is in order to ensure he is healthy - if anything is found to be wrong there are medications that can help, although even they don't always solve the issue 100%. Often, "doggy diapers" are the best solution to prevent messes and help keep the dog clean.
Since he only does it occasionally, and has been doing it when you leave the house, it's more probably a separation anxiety issue. This is particularly likely to be the case with a rescue dog who has had a difficult life with his previous owners. Separation anxiety can be dealt with in a positive manner, and I have included several links for you to look at here:
http://www3.us.elsevierhealth.com/communities/Veterinary/Overall/protocoldeparture_instructions.html
http://nehumanesociety.org/trainingandpetcare/behaviorproblems/behaviorarticles/dogarticles/separationanxiety.pdf
http://nehumanesociety.org/trainingandpetcare/behaviorproblems/behaviorarticles/dogarticles/housesoiling.pdf
http://www.4pawsu.com/Serene.htm
Please read these thoroughly and take the advice to heart. I also would recommend that, since you KNOW this is an issue, you take steps to ensure that you won't be a) surprised by it and b) upset by it. Put him in a "dog proof" room, like the kitchen or large bathroom or laundry room, with puppy pads covering the floor whenever you leave. Surround his crate with puppy pads so if he aims outward it won't make a mess or stain the floor. Put him in doggy diaper if needed. The dog has been with your fiance for a long time and deserves to live out the last few years of his life in peace and without fear of punishment for something he has little control over.
2007-02-12 16:31:17 · answer #1 · answered by lrachelle 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well he is a pug so he is small try putting something like a thick plastic a round the bottom of the cage about 6 to 8 inc high that way he can't pee out on to the floor other then that I'm not sure what to tell you good luck
2007-02-19 14:02:15 · answer #2 · answered by mjaynor 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't like the idea of crate training. I did it with my first three dogs and hate it. What is working with my new puppy is puppy training pads. I thought they were bogus at first but something about the way they smell to the dog tempt them to use it. WORKS FOR ME! start by putting one in each room that the puppy hangs out in. Then where ever she is going put one there. Show her where they are and put a treat in the corner of each one. Then gradually move them towards the door you want her to go out to use the bathroom outside. It could take a few weeks so be patient. and dont yell at her or hit her when she misses. Good Luck.
2016-05-24 02:25:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he is a rescued dog, there's really know telling what he may have endured before coming to you and your fiance. My suggestion would be to buy puppy/dog training pads, he may is pee in the house but hopefully he'll pee on the pads and it won't be so bad. Just try to be understanding and patient with him.Smacking him,yelling and rubbing his nose in it will only make things worse.
2007-02-17 17:14:10 · answer #4 · answered by portarico2007 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First I would bring a urine sample to your vet to rule out a urinary tract infection, Its probably not that but I would start there. It sounds like separation anxiety, there are wall plug-ins(D.A.P) and medicines and behavior modifications. I don't know which will work better for you but I would not make a big deal out of leaving just crate him, you can fill up a Kong toy with peanut butter and freeze it that way he is busy in his crate for a few hours while you are gone, but make sure to check his pee and talk to your vet because there is help out there.
2007-02-20 08:55:45 · answer #5 · answered by k9_krazy2001 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
put simply, the dog is peeing as he usually gets attention this way, maybe his last owners only gave any attention if he peed, and you are inadvertantly doing the same, he thinks if he pees, you will come back into the room to clean it up, so he is training, or has trained humans to come to him whenever he pees, he does not know that you are cleaning it, he just knows that you are there after he has done it. To try to cure him, do not scold him, just clean it up quietly, and pay absolutely no attention to him whilst doing it. Hopefully he will realise that peeing for attention no longer works
2007-02-20 08:11:32 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is his way of telling you that he hates being alone... its a kind of punishment for leaving him alone. get another pup to keep him company. He is obviously bored and scared to stay alone....he is getting old.
2007-02-20 04:54:16 · answer #7 · answered by MomOf2Girls 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take him out every half hour
2007-02-19 13:41:10 · answer #8 · answered by CJ 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋