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Originally Posted by chasingtime  we are at our wits end and close to getting rid of yogi. he is approx 10 months old potty pad trained and uses it everyday for both full peeing and pooping but for some reason every few days he just unloads a full pee right in front of us usually on the couch. please help us figure out why because he is perfect in every other way but we will need to get rid of him if we cant remedy this. its not fear or marking in any way. he does it when things are perfect in the house no stress is ever brought to this dog and he just squats and lets it all go for no apparent reason. its a puzzle. |
Make sure the pad is readily available and that Yogi doesn't have to travel far to get to it.
When Yogi potties on the pad, be sure to praise him profusely the moment he finishes. Throw a little party and start giving small treats each time. Don't ever stop giving praise for good potties.
My boys are full grown and I still go nuts every time they use the pad. I say, "Good boy!! Woohoo! Yeehah!!" My younger boy dances for me. Then the boys charge into the kitchen for a little treat.
When Yogi pees where he is not supposed to, you can either ignore him completely or give him a stern no. Don't get angry or scold him. Be sure to clean up using an enzyme cleaner to eliminate the scent. Leftover scent may attract him to return and pee once again.
When he pees in front of you, does it happen when you are playing (fetch, for instance)? Does it happen when he isn't getting attention and you are engaged in something else? Or maybe he is afraid to leave your side and head off to the pad because he doesn't want to miss something?