The problem of urination in the house worries almost every new puppy owner.
The young dog almost always pees in the house.
This is primarily due to the puppy's lack of control over its reflexes. In addition, a puppy that is not yet potty trained will not understand why it is not allowed to pee in the house.
How to stop a puppy from peeing in the house
Learning to relieve oneself outside the home should begin immediately after the puppy's mandatory vaccination.
You should take your puppy out for a walk after any situation that can stimulate its metabolism:
• After the game
• After meals
• After sleep
Your long absence from home is also a reason to take the puppy to the toilet. Do not forget to walk the dog approximately every 2 hours. Breaks between consecutive exits should not exceed 4 hours.
If you see that your pet starts sniffing, moving differently than usual, it is time to take her for a walk.
When a puppy pees on a walk, be sure to praise the dog, you can also reward it. The treat will be a positive reinforcement that will help reinforce the desired behavior of the dog.
If, despite everything, it happens that the dog pees in the house, do not punish the dog under any circumstances, do not yell at it. A frightened dog may associate urinating in front of you with something bad. In such a situation, it may stop peeing next to you on walks and do it only at home when you are not around.
If your dog pees in the house, take the situation calmly. Wipe down the area, disinfect it to remove the urine smell, and continue training your dog.
Remember that young dogs up to 1 year old can urinate. However, there are many reasons why an adult dog urinates in the house.
An adult dog pees in the house - what could be the reasons
If your dog starts peeing in the house, the first thing you should do is see a veterinarian to rule out a medical cause.
Dogs that develop urinary tract disease may feel a lot of pressure on their bladder when they urinate in the house without even realizing it, such as female dogs urinating while standing. In addition, older dogs may experience urinary incontinence.
Another reason why an adult dog urinates in the house may be the consequences of injuries to the nervous system that led to paralysis of the sphincter muscles.
Incontinence in dogs in these situations may require medical treatment. Dogs with spinal cord injuries that have been temporarily paralyzed may need up to several months to recover before they become continent.
If the doctor has ruled out health problems, then the causes should be sought in the dog’s psyche.
Dog pees in the house - from anxiety
If your dog pees in the house when you are not there, it may be a sign of separation anxiety. Separation anxiety can lead to uncontrolled elimination in the house.
The dog pees in the house - from excessive excitement
Peeing from excitement occurs primarily in young dogs who are not able to fully control their physiological reflexes. This usually goes away with age.
Dog pees in the house - out of control
If it happens that an adult dog begins to urinate in the house when it sees guests or guests with another dog, this may be due to submissiveness.
The dog in this situation squats and pees when greeting. In this way, the dog gives information that it is stressed or afraid, but does not pose a threat to anyone.
The dog pees in the house - because it marks its territory
The reason dogs pee in the house may be because of the importance of territory or to assert their dominance over another member of the household or another dog.
This problem can be exacerbated if there are more dogs in the house, as both males and females may begin to mark their territory.
How to stop a dog from peeing in the house
The decision on how to stop a dog from peeing in the house should be based on the real cause of the problem.
If an adult dog urinates in the house when the owner is not present and you are certain that it is due to separation anxiety, then:
• Gradually accustom your dog to spending time alone.
• Keep your dog in the company of other people.
• Don't take too long to say goodbye to your dog and don't say hello too much when you return.
• Take your dog for a walk before leaving it at home.
2. If an adult dog pees when guests visit the house, then:
• Visitors should approach the dog from the side, not from the front, as this may cause fear in the dog.
• Visitors should not reach for the dog or place their hands on its body.
• Visitors should not look the dog in the eye as this may cause fear in the dog.
• Leave an escape route for the dog. The dog should not feel trapped.
3. If your dog pees in the house and you suspect that it is marking its territory in this way, then:
• Consider neutering your male. In about 75% of cases, neutering reduces the severity of the land problem.
• Wash the area or object where the dog urinated and spray it with a urine odor remover, as dogs are prone to urinating in areas previously marked with urine.
• If you notice that your dog wants to pee, stop it with a command and take it outside.
How to stop a dog from peeing in the house out of joy
The problem of peeing from joy is associated with high arousal from excess emotions. In this situation, keep the dog in a state of low arousal.
If you enter the house and the dog starts greeting you with strong emotions, behave neutrally towards the dog. Ignore the dog, and only when it calms down, greet it.
The problem of urinating in the house is not limited to puppies. An adult dog that urinates in the house may face some problems.
In any situation, you must first find out the reason. Some dogs pee in the house out of joy, others out of fear. In such situations, you should patiently find out the reason and try to eliminate it.
Previously, we wrote about what bones should never be given to a dog.
