Pee Issue

[Brutus112]

I have a male brindle, 3 years old. He is neutered. I have been having an issue with him peeing when Im not home. He will usually only pee once. I used to crate him when he was younger...but he outgrew his crate and I simply felt too bad leaving him caged up for a long period of time. I thought he might out grow this behavioral problem...but it doesnt look good. Right now I keep him in a very large room. But it never fails...when I get home, I have a mess to clean up, and he is very aware that he did something wrong. I do not beat my dog or shove his nose in his pee or poop. I simply tell him no a few times in a very stern voice and he replys by lowering his head and cowering. Does anyone have any ideas that may help him kick this habbit??
Thank you for any ideas.

 

[tianthai]

How long do you leave your dog alone? I think dogs will pee and poo if he cannot hold it any longer even if he knows it is not right.

 

[Jagers Mommy]

Jager does the same thing sometimes! He was potty trained so quickly and we thought we had a miracle puppy! He's still in his crate while we're gone though, a little too naughty for the house yet (he's 13 months old). But lately he's been peeing in his crate at least once a week! He's never left alone for more than 4 hours, and it used to be close to 8 when I had this junk shift at work for a little. . . . so he's out more often, but he seems to pee more now in his bed than he used to! I wish I could help you out, but I'm baffled too!

 

[paysmom]

Why not buy a bigger crate???

 

[simmons]

Along with the other questions already asked.... I don't think I would tell him "NO' unless you have caught him in the act. When you come home and telling him "No" he doesn't know why you are raising your voice at him voice.

Are you providing him with alot of water to drink while you are away? Is there anyway you can come home during the day and let him out to go potty? Or maybe someone else you know who can?

Maybe start praising him again when he does go potty outside. Some yummy treats and extra attention, just my thoughts

Good luck!!!

 

[karen mambo]

"I simply tell him no a few times in a very stern voice and he replys by lowering his head and cowering. "

Sorry but I don't really have any helpful advice to help with the problem. But in regards to you saying "NO" and him reacting to this - he would only be reacting to the tone in your voice without having any idea why you are upset with him (unless of course you have caught him in the act). We can confuse a reaction from the dog with thinking they understand what is going on. I am sure if you said the same thing when he hadn't peed in the crate he would react exactly the same - scared and unsure.

Whilst training my dog I would just ignore any accident (which wasn't always easy) unless I caught him. If I did catch him in the act then I would give him a sharp "no" and race him outside to finish (if he hadn't already) and then praise him. He is 5&1/2 months old and is reasonably reliable now - still has the odd accident inside.

Hope you can find a solution that works for your boy.

 

[Biff]

How long is he left alone? Would it be possible to have someone come in to let hm out for a potty break?

 

[ELubas]

he is very aware that he did something wrong. I do not beat my dog or shove his nose in his pee or poop. I simply tell him no a few times in a very stern voice and he replys by lowering his head and cowering. Does anyone have any ideas that may help him kick this habbit??
Thank you for any ideas.

He has no idea what he did though unless you caught him in the act. All he knows is that you are home and you are mad, which is sad for him. Lowering his head and cowering tells me he is confused and is trying to appease you, but he has no idea what your "issue" is. Is this new behavior? If so, he needs to be vet checked, if not, you are leaving him longer than he can hold it. How long are you leaving him anyway? Maybe a dog walker could come in and give him a break? Good luck to you

 

[natrhymer]

Could be separation anxiety. That's what it was with our guy. No matter how little time he was left alone, he would pee. We now have a strict "leaving routine" so our boy isn't so anxious when we go. I agree with the previous posters: he has no idea what he's done wrong, he just knows you're angry. First, get a vet checkup to make sure he doesn't have a UTI or something else physical that might be causing it. If his health checks out, then start using a crate again or talk to your vet/trainer/behaviorist about this new issue and hopefully they'll have some helpful tips and/or information. Good luck!