Why is my dog peeing in the house after he has been potty trained since he was a little puppy, and he pees on everything. Why is he doing this and how do I stop it?

Any bladder problem?

No bladder problems just peeing all over the house. Usually things that I use a lot like sofa and bed

No bladder problems just peeing all over the house. Usually things that I use alot like sofa and bed

Next time you catch him pee just somewhere, call his name out loud and hit him a little. This way he knows that he isn't doing something right. Do this on the act not when after you see his pee. If you yell at him just after seeing the pee he wouldn't understand why you're mad at him.

Don't expect instant result but he'll get eventually what you want get used to it.

Has he been neutered?
He could be becoming territorial and marking his scent on everything.

Next time you catch him pee just somewhere, call his name out loud and hit him a little. This way he knows that he isn't doing something right. Do this on the act not when after you see his pee. If you yell at him just after seeing the pee he wouldn't understand why you're mad at him.

Don't expect instant result but he'll get eventually what you want get used to it.



And HIT HIM A LITTLE? Absolutely incorrect. Good way to make a dog hand shy. Positive reinforcement goes a long way.

Sounds like he is trying to get even!

And HIT HIM A LITTLE? Absolutely incorrect. Good way to make a dog hand shy. Positive reinforcement goes a long way.

Oh wow, I didn't see that good catch Judy, physical punishment is pretty widely debated but you should never enforce any sort of punishment with your hands!

Back to the OP, it does sound like marking. He needs someplace that is his, like a backyard. Watching him closely and sending him to his place every time he lifts his leg will show him that the house is yours. Let me emphasize EVERY time he lifts his leg.

I've always dog, I got 7 dogs at one point and that "hit a little" worked for me over the years. Besides, it won't take too long for them to learn so you don't need to "hit them a little" everyday all their life, that's my experience. If the OP doesn't want to take it, then don't but my dogs are warm and not hand shy.

I'm not getting into this debate again but I will make a single statement...

I do not hit my dogs with my hand.

I do however use a rolled up newspaper but only after they have have many warnings (harsh 'no's) and never hard, just a soft tap. I also only do this when it is something that could hurt the dog ie: they keep jumping on the dining room table and stealing pairs of scissors, I've tried the 'no' method many many many many times to no avail so when I catch them up there they get a tap on the bum with a newspaper and put on the floor.
They don't do it anymore.

I rarely have to do this as 90% of the time just saying 'no' in my crabby voice works.

But anyway... like I said, this method is very widely debated as some dogs (and people) take to it better than others.

My dog went through the same thing. I think it was because I was away from home more often and she was doing it to be a little brat! Lol

But, after I spent more time with her she was better. Also, make sure you clean up the mess really good afterwards. I use Resolve for Pets. I've found that if it isn't cleaned up properly they will continue to go in the house if they can smell it.

I've always dog, i got 7 dogs at one point and that "hit a little" worked for me over the years. Besides, it won't take too long for them to learn so you don't need to "hit them a little" everyday all their life, that's my experience. If the OP doesn't want to take it, then don't but my dogs are warm and not hand shy.



For the record I have had any number of rescue dogs, over 20 dogs of my own (2 and 3 at a time). I have very large dogs, mostly German Shepherds, Rotts and Labs, some abused, some surrendered for behavioral issues. My current GSD is 130 pounds, the second is 85 pounds. I have NEVER laid a hand on one single dog. They have certainly gone through stages (peeing in the house, chewing up belongings) and some were more frustrating to train and acclimate than others but I have NEVER laid a hand on a single dog.

For that matter, I never laid a hand on my stepchildren, either.

I simply do not believe in hitting.

For the record I have had any number of rescue dogs, over 20 dogs of my own (2 and 3 at a time). I have very large dogs, mostly German Shepherds, Rotts and Labs, some abused, some surrendered for behavioral issues. My current GSD is 130 pounds, the second is 85 pounds. I have NEVER laid a hand on one single dog. They have certainly gone through stages (peeing in the house, chewing up belongings) and some were more frustrating to train and acclimate than others but I have NEVER laid a hand on a single dog.

For that matter, I never laid a hand on my stepchildren, either.

I simply do not believe in hitting.

So back to the OP's question: Why her dog pees and how she can stop it?

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ylaira disagrees: It would be more helpful if you give little tips how a dog can overcome it since you do have a lot of experience. Otherwise, OP will think that she just have to bear with the behavior because it will just pass..[/QUOTE]


OP got good ideas, none of which are any better than what I have to offer.

Also, this is purely a revenge reddie and makes you look small and petty. I note first we disagreed on more than one board, then I gave you the reddie, then you came back on me. Yes, petty and small.

Also, unless you are the OP, please don't assume to know what OP is thinking/feeling/planning.

Got you back Judy ;)

http://www.dogchatforum.com/dog-marking-inside.htm

You have obviously never seen me dance Judy lol

Good site ylaira, good tips on there, supports the no smacking thing too :)

English is just my third language. It's just frustrating when you're misinterpreted. I don't mean a thing I'm just here to help and learn at the same time. I don't know if it's just the word or the construction of my sentence.
Not related to the OP's question but anyway... there's another good link here. How to Stop a Dog from Peeing in a Crate | eHow.com (http://www.ehow.com/how_4591964_stop-dog-peeing-crate.html?ref=fuel&utm_source=yahoo&utm_medium=ssp&utm_campaign=yssp_art)

No worries ylaira.
I've gotten myself into trouble a few times being in Australia.

There was a topic a while ago about adopting a dog from a shelter.
Shelters in America are so different to the ones here I gave the wrong answer. It would have been correct the OP had have been Australian but alas... I earned a reddie :)

[QUOTE=MsCanFix disagrees: Your advice is based on judgement & controlling nature not based on balance and true guidance and helpfulness!.[/QUOTE]



(1) You don't know how to punctuate your posts, which is how you got into an argument with another member. https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/dogs/barking-348118-3.html#post1705077

(2) This is a revenge reddie because you asked a question and I answered honestly, apparently an answer you did not like. https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/feedback/keep-mind-real-people-real-fealings-347580-9.html

(3) If you actually bother reading this thread you will see that the authority quoted also did not believe in striking the dog.

Reward him when he pees outside and take him outside everymorning and let him run around a little. Eventually he will get the hang of it. Outside-Pee-treat! Good luck :)

MsCanFix disagrees: You state you hit with newspaper. I smell hypocrite. Hand, newspaper its all bad to do, who are you to OK one action and not the other. Bad is bad no matter which one!

McCanFix you really need to stop the revenge reddies...

I was stating that a hit with the hand will make them hand shy and afraid of PEOPLE...
A tap with a newspaper will make them afraid of the OBJECT.

There are different training methods around... if you have your own OPINIONS about training, then by all means voice them here but don't give me a reddie for mine.

I thought you were against "name calling", you stated in you thread in the Forum Community that NOBODY should be name calling, I think referring to me as a hypocrite would be classed as that.

You might want to buy a dictionary as well, a hypocrite is someone who says one thing but does another. I have never told people to do or not to do something that I wouldn't do myself.

Ooooh, this is fun!

Flamewars that have nothing to do with the OP.
Y'all keep it up, it beats the heck out of WWF

Both my boys have tried this as house trained adults. I believe its for territory marking purposes. I just went totally nuts at them, (made a massive fuss) shouted and growled and put them outside for half an hour alone and they never did it again. I don't hit my dogs with my hand or objects because they wouldn't deliberately hurt me so I won't do it to them. Also I know I would feel really guilty afterward and worry that it might affect their trust in me. To be fair though, I've always found that scolding and a short spell of seclusion works well as a punishment and don't know what I'd do if this didn't work!
I like the point that was made that you have to catch the dog in the act to punish. Its not fair to punish afterwards because the dog will not understand what he has done wrong. I don't mean to be 'holier than thou' but can't see what's fun about a load of people getting annoyed and possibly upset with each other!!

It sure sounds like a marking problem. I would suggest snipping the little boys lol! If not try a strict peeing regimen outside and reward the outside peeing. If you puppy pees inside, I don't suggest you hit your dog at all with your hand! You want to teach it not make him fear you. A really loud noise that you make like a loud yell or yip works perfect to get the dogs attention. Then bring it outside.

Hitting can make a dog fearful and mean. I have never used my hand nor and object to hit my dogs! I have used a newspaper but in a different way. I take the paper and hit it against a wall or table, creating a loud noise to get the attention! It works and my dogs don't fear me, just listen to me

HOPE THIS HELPS!

Why is my dog peeing in the house after he has been potty trained since he was a little puppy, and he pees on everything. Why is he doing this and how do I stop it?


If he isn't neutered and you brought another animal or new person in the home, and he is used to just having you, that is the issue, I hope you have ruled out UTI's or bladder infections, it may be time to neuter him, or rework his behaviors by spending a certain time with him, walking him, commanding and training him, and crate him after he eats and drinks, then let him right outside about 20 minutes after to let him know that he cannot pee in your home. You should spray down everything with the urin marking spray, steam clean and wash things with hot water. Take charge and let him know that his role is not going to be compromised. When ever there is another invader into their territory, if the dog is not neutered at the age of two they are starting to rut, come into season and will start becoming more territorial when they are in their sexual prime as well, it is more prominent around fall and Spring time too.