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

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Originally Posted by korrin

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

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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.

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Originally Posted by ylaira

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.

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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!

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Originally Posted by JudyKayTee

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

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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.

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Originally Posted by ylaira

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.

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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.

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Originally Posted by JudyKayTee

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.

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

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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

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 :)