[Alty]

I'm not saying that you're abusing your dog, I'm saying that there have been too many changes, and none of them good, for your dog.

You said that he was only put in the laundry room when he started peeing in the house. You don't think he realizes that? Dogs sense what we're thinking and feeling. He may have toys, a bed, food and water, but he's not being put in the laundry room because it's his den, he's being put in there because he's peeing in the house. You yourself said that.

He may not be ignored all day, but he's definitely on his own a lot more then he used to be. Of course you all have to work. I understand that, but to go from having someone at home during the day, to having the run of the house, to having daily walks, to then being locked in the laundry room alone all day, no walks, is a huge change. Dogs can start having behavior issues like peeing for a lot less then this. A lot less!

I don't blame your mother for being upset about him peeing, but I do blame everyone for not realizing why and changing it. A dog is a responsibility. We choose to have them in our lives, because it makes us happy. Well, we can't only consider our own happiness. He can't just be there for you when you need a cuddle, or want a soft fur baby to pet. You need to consider his needs too. If his needs aren't being met and he starts to rebel, that's not his fault. If you're not willing to put in the work, then you have to be willing to live with the pee.

That's really the only advice I can give you. I know you don't want to hear that you may have to give up some time with your friends in order to do the right thing for your dog, but that's what it's going to take. You're either willing to do that, or you're not. If you're not, then maybe it would be best to find him a home where they are.

I don't mean to be harsh, but I'm thinking of what's best for this dog. He's my main concern.

[Renae_Cots]

He doesn't know that he's being put into the laundry because he can't be trusted. I already said what we do when he gets punished.

Sorry but you guys arnt getting it. We don't punish him by locking him away from everyone. When he gets in trouble (and we've done this ever since he was a puppy) he would be sent to he's "bed" which is located in the kitchen. He doesn't get locked away for hours and hours when everyone's home just because he is in trouble he doesn't even get smacked but he is a smart dog.

Some of you are making it sound like he is ignored and left alone all day every day.. I've said he gets let out as soon as we're home we pat him, talk to him, he gets "dinner" as a special treat once or twice a week.
The only thing that has changed which changed a while ago is the frequent walks and now the new beds and you can't blame my mother for her being angry at him leaving pee stains on the carpet and on the side of our beds.


I already explained it..

[Renae_Cots]

The walking thing stopped awhile ago that's my point... if he was depressed he would have started this behavior a long time ago.. noones been home for the last 2 years either.

It only started when the new beds came

[Alty]

I give up.

Fine, it's the beds, and he's perfectly happy otherwise. He's more then fine being in the laundry room all day, never getting walked, being alone. He's the happiest dog in the world, and I'm the Queen of England. :(

If it's the beds, which I doubt is the main issue, then you'll have to be more diligent about taking him outside, praising him when he goes potty outside. A firm no when he pees indoors. You'll have to retrain him, but seeing as you fight with me about walking him, I have a feeling that the work you'll have to put in to retrain him, won't happen.

You still need to get him checked for health issues.

I tried. That's all I can do. I can tell you what I see when I read your posts, and you can either accept it, do something to change it, or live with things the way they are.

You've gotten the best advice we can give. The rest is up to you.

Good luck.