I have a boxer puppy thats soon to be a year old and lately he has been peeing on my couch!!! He has never done this before and This isnt the first time I have left him out in the living room. He has been out of a crate for months and NEVER has this happened. What the h*ll could be the problem!!!
2007-03-27 09:13:58 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
If he's not fixed, that's probably it. If he is, it's some other kind of mental deficiency. Most dogs go through a stage like that... he's testing you, and he doesn't realize that it's a stupid test, because you are not there. It won't help to get mad at him after the fact, but if you are lucky enough to catch him doing it... get mad as hell, yell and scream and make a big deal out of it while you drag his sorry butt out the door. ONLY IF YOU CATCH HIM IN THE ACT! Please do not hurt him, but make sure he knows you don't approve.
You need to get rid of the smell of his previous markings. Get something designed to clean up male dog pee. If he smells it there, he'll think it's his spot. My dog pees in the same spot every day outside because of that... it's the only place where he can smell the fact that it's safe to pee there. And even though he's pretty much got it down... he still gets lots of loving when he goes outside. He needs to know that it's really really super cool to go outside, and that it's anywhere from nothing to really really bad to go inside. Make sure your punishment is pretty negative, or he'll start to think of peeing on the couch as a good way to get attention.
DO NOT ABUSE YOUR DOG AS WAS SUGGESTED BY "DIANAROXY56" ABOVE. Diana, I'm surprised your dogs haven't killed you in your sleep yet. Also, don't use his crate as punishment... that's his bed, it is not a place where he will want to go, and if you take him there after an accident, he is going to be totally confused. "Rubbing their nose in it" is pretty stupid. You might find it offensive to have your nose shoved into a puddle of pee, but your dog is not offended by the smell, does not understand why you are doing it, and will only teach your dog that a puddle of pee is a bad thing. What you want is to teach them that *the act* is the bad thing, and if you don't catch them doing it, just keep your mouth shut and get out the carpet cleaner.
2007-03-27 09:24:58 · answer #1 · answered by polly_peptide 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Animals are funny this way. When they are having anxiety issues or stress issues it can be exibited in many ways. Some dogs will chew at their feet until they bleed, some will rip up the couch, and some will pee on it. First you have to figure out what could be causing stress like this. Is there a new addition to your home? Are you away from home more now than before? If nothing has changed, I would resume the crate and re-train him.
2007-03-27 16:17:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
At his age puppies start to mark their territory. Most can be encouraged not to do that by using products that will wipe out the scent where they have peed and using a squirt bottle with water and squirting them if you catch them. The real problem is they become sneaky. If you can not give him an out door run then the bathroom floor and newspaper offer an alternative. If he learns to use that then your problem is somewhat solved. There are products that will encourage dogs to use news paper available at most reputable pet stores. Also remember to take him outside on a grassy surface immediately upon releasing him from the crate. He will learn to let you know he needs out (if you are home at the time) and will learn to use the grass.
If you have a yard that is fenced consider a dog door. Dogs love dog doors and will go outside for almost any problem.
2007-03-27 16:28:04 · answer #3 · answered by Bullfrog21 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first time it happened it might have been an accident. However, now that your couch has the scent of urine (your dog can smell it even if you can't) it stimulates the dog to pee every time it's on the couch. I would get a really good cleaner and deodorizer for my couch and keep the dog off of it for several weeks. You might also consider just training the dog not to get on the furniture in case this happens again.
2007-03-27 16:20:41 · answer #4 · answered by Melinda 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is he neutered? He could be marking his territory. Try spraying Bitter Apple where he pees. That might help. Is he out of the crate totally? If he pees, say "bad dog" and put him back in the crate for a bit. You could call your vet and get some advice.
2007-03-27 16:19:41 · answer #5 · answered by lilith663 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He may need just be marking territory. Now that he's allowed around the house, he may realize it's all his, not just the crate. So, he feels the need to mark it. Neutering should help if that's the problem. He could have bladder trouble, or he just misses you more lately. You should take him to the vet to rule out any medical troubles or to set up a neutering appointment.
2007-03-27 16:21:01 · answer #6 · answered by Jessica P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My "puppy" is over a year and a half old and we still occasionally have accidents in his crate and in the house. He just cannot hold it as long. The vet cannot really give me an explanation and I just have to watch him. If he has to go..he's going to go.
Someone else suggested Belly Bands to me but I have not tried them yet. You can get them at Pet Smart or online. It's a band of fabric that goes around their waist with a little "diaper" inside.
2007-03-27 16:38:19 · answer #7 · answered by CdelMar 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be many things. First being a new couch or a new person/animal being on it, and he wants to mark his territory to say who's boss. Another reason could be that he's testing the boundaries... seeing what he's allowed and not allowed to do. Might be a good reason to buy a safety gate so he can't get into the lounge or to teach him that it's wrong..... And get a new couch lol!
2007-03-27 16:19:38 · answer #8 · answered by xxDanielle-G-xx 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've never had this happen before. But maybe he is nervous. Has there been any changes in your houshold lately? A new piece of furniture? A new friend or pet that lives with you are has visited recently? I bet it's just it's way of telling you that it's unhappy. If it continues you should probably talk to it's vet right away.
2007-03-27 16:18:37 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
nothing is the problem that is just he territory What you could the next time he dose that is grab him from the skin (like mothers do wen they carry their young in their mouth) and rub his nose in the spot were he peed on and yell no and tell him that hes a bad dog and like hit his butt but not to hard or stomp the floor and then once he goes away tell him were to pee then tell him hes a good dog and give him a treat it might be mean but if you tried everything else then that's your solution my dog was like that also buy some jalapeno can with vinegar and grab a wet cloth and put the juice in the cloth and rub it on the couch that also helps trust me my dog never did that the next day
2007-03-27 16:21:21 · answer #10 · answered by dianaroxy56 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋