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Originally Posted by DvlshAngel985  I don't know what to do anymore. I know Kaji pees when he's excited and when he's nervous. I have worked with him over the past year and we have, or had  , curbed that behavior. Our don't touch, don't talk, routine had been working so well. This week we're having trouble again.  I started working Aug 2, and he hasn't taken it well. Some days he refuses to eat, others he won't move from the spot he was in for 8 hours.
Yesterday, after I had taken him to potty and empty his bladder, I picked him up to cuddle him. As I pulled him up, he peed on me from toes to my neck.  Again today, I called him over to cuddle up to me and he peed on my brother's pillow. (I was using it)
He's peed on the carpet, my brother's bed, and he peed on the couch.
If he's trying to make me feel horrible, it's working. Anyone got any new ideas I could try? |
I didn't think dogs could pee while they were being picked up!
I agree with whoever suggested that you take him for a walk as soon as he gets home. Maybe leave his harness on all day, so you just have to clip the leash on him and take him out.
Would your brother be willing to take him for a walk during the day? I believe you can get a dog walker for ~$10/hour... even a few times a week could help.
I've also seen a "toy timer" that basically works like a clock. Every hour it rotates, and whatever has been put in that hour's slot falls out. You could try treats or toys.
How about a frozen kong he can work on all day?
Finally, I don't think Prozac is such a bad idea. I think it's pretty cool that antidepressants work on both dogs and people, actually. If he is that unhappy, he deserves to feel better. You can discuss with your vet, but I'd imagine the Prozac would be a temporary measure until he adjusts.
Good luck! Please let us know how it works out.