The dog didn't have problems prior to being potty trained until other dogs were allowed in the house. After, she pee's all over house for about 2 months now. Started w/i same week other dog left. how can i fix this?
2007-10-05 23:29:13 · 9 answers · asked by ezrax7 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Any time a previously housebroken dog potties in the house I take a first pee in the a.m sample to the vet. Please rule out infections, diabeties etc b4 punishing the dog. My Rott was never one to pee in the house and when we moved into a diff home he started peeing. I let a few days go by b4 I took his urine in and he had a whopping infection. To me, better safe than sorry.
2007-10-06 00:20:48 · answer #1 · answered by ginbark 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She would be doing this to "mark" her territory. She's saying this is my house and not yours in other words by doing this. She could also have a urinary track, bladder or other issue more serious going on. You should take her to a vet just to make sure it isn't something more serious going on. With her marking her territory in your house she does not fully see you as the alpha in the house. When she does this you need to get her attention by either tapping her on the hind quarters with your leg or turning her head towards you and firmly telling her no, then take her outside and say something like " You potty outside." In a very stern voice, this way you are stopping the action as it is happening and correcting it at the same time. This shows her that it is not acceptable and that she has to go outside. Do not give her a treat for fixing the problem. It is something that shouldn't have happened in the first place and could start repeating the action if the treats stop. Give her encouragement when she does hold it and go outside instead of the basement, tell her she's a good girl and give her a pet. Another thing that can help is by taking her for a long walk or playing with her a long time in your backyard until she does her buisness. This helps her work all the things out of her digestive system better. With your dog being in the basement, I am not sure if you keep her down there or what but if you do have her down there to sleep and other things I recommend that you have pillows or a dog bed down there. Sleeping on a hard floor of any kind for a dog can give them knee, back and other problems. I hope this helps you out. Good luck.
2007-10-06 00:19:45 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like territorial issues. How did it not have problems prior to being potty trained (I assumed that's house-broken and the dog is NOT, in fact, using the commode)?
a la "The Dog Whisperer" I would want to know if the dog is being exercised enough - 2 walks a day of 30 - 45 minutes each. Then, is the dog in charge of the house or are the people in charge. The urine may be an indicator of other issues. Does she beg at the table? freak out at the door? snarl at visitors? growl while eating? The picture you paint here is of a perfect dog with a pee problem - I suspect your dog has other issues and it only the pee that bothers you.
2007-10-05 23:45:02 · answer #3 · answered by onparadisebeach 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It does sound like she is marking her territory from other dogs.. I would not let her in the basement for a while if possible unless you can be down there with her to catch her. And before I let her down ther I would clean up the whole basement with some white vinegar it is said to netralize the amonia in the dog urine making it so they can not smell it then keeping her out except when you can go down there and catch her you know sort of back to basics. Again I would first clean it well with an amonia neutralizer ther dogs leave messages in there urine often to tempting for other dogs to resist.. That is why they pee ever 2 seconds when you walk them leaving there 2 cents behind.. If she is alone downstairs I think it may part behavioral like hey I do not like it down hear alone I know this irritates you so then you will bring me out of hear, Negative attention to a dog is still attention like a 2 yesr old.. If you have to leave him in the babsement alone you can try a crate down there he will not pee where she has to sleep.. Another back to basics in that part of the house..
2007-10-06 00:12:04 · answer #4 · answered by Debbie W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If something else peed there they can smell it and start marking their territory. I had some bunny pee on my carpet and then the dog sniffed it and started peeing there too. she also could have something like a bladder stone which would make her uncomfortable. how big is she? I put a litter box in the dog's room and she uses it 100%. You can try this or retrain with a rolled up newspaper. Whack your hand every time and show her the pee. Use your voice and make shocked noises of horror. "OH what did you do?""" I just ripped out the hall carpet cause it was sooo disgusting so I know what you're going through!
2016-05-17 08:17:55 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
She is marking her territory now as she had no need to do it before with no other dogs in the house. Also sometimes this can be a sign of health changes see your vet clean up the areas very well and reward her for going outside to go to the bathroom with a lot of praise
2007-10-05 23:41:30 · answer #6 · answered by python 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She can still smell them,
and she wants Her scent there.
Air the place out, and clean the floor,
and walls with a Dog friendly cleaner.
Walk the dog more.
2007-10-05 23:45:04 · answer #7 · answered by elliebear 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah it is a territory marking thing, take her outside and try and make her go or catch her at it and make her go outside. Always praise her for peeing outside. But otherwise make sure the pee is cleaned up proply inside so the sent doesn't retrigger her.
2007-10-05 23:46:39 · answer #8 · answered by vivien h 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's territorial marking. yes females do that too. if you have a door to the basement deep it closed or put a gate in the doorway so she can't have access.
clean the areas well with an enzyme remover so her smell won't be there anymore.
2007-10-06 02:19:18 · answer #9 · answered by Fallen Angel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋