We just moved into another house. We've had our puppy for 10 months and he's been trained not to pee in the house.
However, ever since we've moved he's been peeing in the house. We take him for long walks (which, he does his business out there as well) but, when we bring him back in, he pees. I don't get it.
Is he just misbehaving because of the move? What can I do to encourage him to not pee inside?
2007-10-20 12:30:12 · 19 answers · asked by Rebecca 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
the only thing that will stop the peeing is time. As he gets adjusted to the new home it will subside.
2007-10-20 13:50:46 · answer #1 · answered by farvamus_prime 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes he is very much up rooted along with you all and probably feels the stress from you all too! A new place and new smells can also make him want to mark his new place to feel like it is home! or there may have been a previous dog there and he thinks and it is in his nature to do that pee thing to say to all other dogs - This is mine! My area! It will take a while just do what you did when he had accidents before and this will also make him more secure with the new home - also try to use baking soda 2 table spoons mixed with 1 -2 cups of water and in a plant sprayer- spray the carpets and etc. to cover his and any other pee that may have been there! Hope your move was a great one!
2007-10-20 12:37:43 · answer #2 · answered by T J 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Moving house is stressful for animals as well as humans. He had his territory marked out where he lived before. Now there's a new territory he's the new pup on the block and obviously feels a bit out of his depth. Try and get him socialising with other people and dogs while he's out, and at home ignore the bad behaviour and encourage him to tell you when he needs to do his business, so you can put him in the garden to do it. Follow up every time he lets you know and does it outside with a lot of praise and a special treat, whether that's one of his favourite chews, or a game of ball, etc for five minutes afterwards.
Good luck with your puppy. I'm sure with your help he'll be the perfect pooch in no time!
2007-10-20 12:43:43 · answer #3 · answered by Watsit 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He's probably peeing in the house because he was trained not to in the other house. Also, he isn't used to your new home.
Try re-training him. Good luck! I know puppies can be a hassle!
2007-10-20 12:34:07 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
does he pee in the same exact spot every time?
i would encourage to buy a black light to see the spot and buy a stain&odor product and make sure you get every spot off.
if you spot him peeing yourself. make a loud noise.. something that will startle him and get his attention. when you do.. take him to a spot outside.. then praise him.
if you do not see him yourself pee in the house.. and you just found a puddle... don't show him the puddle and discipline him for it... just simply wipe it up good.
make some kind of routine when he can go potty or when he can.
my puppy always went inside.. until i taught her the "wanna go outside/potty?"
goodluck
2007-10-20 13:09:14 · answer #5 · answered by kristinej0yce 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think your dog is misbehaving because he is used to your old home and isn't used to your new home. Try to get him potty trained again, and think of a punishment for the dog if he does take a pee.
2007-10-20 12:38:58 · answer #6 · answered by K K 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is possible that previous owners had animals, and that your dog is marking the territory as his own, by covering whatever scents he detects with his own? Clean each wet spot with something that will cover/destroy both his scent and whatever underlying scent he detects.
Yes he could be upset by the move, but if he was clean before it shouldn't take too long before he is again.
Patience and encouragement is whats needed now.
2007-10-20 12:35:54 · answer #7 · answered by Barb Outhere 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dogs are natural animals that get used to their "dens" from the beginning of time....it's in their blood (or however you want to put it) --- that is partially why crate training helps with new puppies......the dog is nervous because of the new place....yes. It will get better though.....once he feels like he is safe -- find him a place in the house where he can "hide" sort of -- like just a safe place that he might enjoy......
2007-10-20 12:35:21 · answer #8 · answered by butterfliesRfree 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's normal it happened to my dog to, it's because his not use to the new place, and needs time to get use to it, all the moving and confusions around there. Taking him for walks is still a good idea, maybe try to take him on longer walks and keep a scedule on what times he has to u know... Also for now keep newspapers around, and it's harder for puppies to settle in then dogs because they are still small, hope it helps!
2007-10-20 12:34:55 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he is NOT neutered, he is marking his territory. The old house was HIS house an dnow he is making the new one HIS house! I would try crate traing him. He is only 10 months old so he should re- learn not to go in the house!
2007-10-20 12:44:39 · answer #10 · answered by full of questions? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋