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3 Year old Suddenly Peeing Everywhere! Hey everyone–*I need advice! :confused: My 3 year old Joey Buttons (who is not neutered) has suddenly decided to pee on every corner of my apartment. I've tried to catch him in the act and tell him NO– which he definitely understands because he makes this awful, sad face– yet he continues to do it. The weird thing is: he NEVER peed in the house as a puppy. Even when I first got him- he figured out the pad/ pee schedule pretty quickly. He is super smart and typically extremely obedient. Also- he only does it when my husband and I are home. When we're at work, he waits for the dog walker or he uses his pee-pad for emergencies. Here's the caveat– I used to work from home and then got an office job back in September. He started this new behavior a couple months ago... am I right to think he's punishing me? Trying to tell me he's upset? Either way, how do I get him to stop? I know he understands me when I say NO, but he continues to do it. I'm sick of yelling at him (he looks so sad!) so this isn't fun for either of us. Any advice would be appreciated! I want my well-behaved *perfect* pup back!!! |
He could be marking his territory especially since he is not neutered. I would bring him in to the vet and have him checked out he could have a bladder infection. He could also have calcium oxalate crystals in the bladder and he gets urges to pee. I been going through peeing with my kid and we found out she has crystals. Others on the forum can help you but I definitely would get him examined by a vet. Susan Also I have never hollered at my kid for making mistakes and here it turns out it was a medical thing. |
I agree, ask your vet. UTI or diabetes need to be ruled out. Wish you luck... |
Yikes! Never crossed my mind it could be a medical issue. I don't think it's a UTI because he's not in pain or discomfort, but I'll get him checked out either way. |
Keep us posted, worry about your little guy, hopefully it's nothing...but best to know whether he's doing it by choice or he can't help it. |
If vet says no medical cause for it, consider going back to Step 1 with training. We had to do this with 18 month old Fabian, who started peeing everywhere: in his bed, on our hardwood floors, on our carpets, etc. There were no other changes to our household prior to this. For the past month, we've had him leashed to our side and take him out every hour, as well as after eating and right before bedtime. When one of us can't be with him during work hours, he's in his pen. We're also very specific about the difference between "potty trips" and "walks", so that he knows when he's out solely to do his business. I am envious of dog owners who claim they can get their dogs to pee and poo on command. Our neighbors think we're crazy for us shrieking with joy and doing the "Happy Dance" on our front lawn every time Fabian pees in his spot. But it sure beats having the house smell like ammonia and mopping up all the time. |
My dogs are therapy dogs and it is necessary to eliminate before entering the hospital or nursing home. Therefore, they are all trained to go on command. Standing outside in a parking lot is not fun in some weather. My dogs were very easy to train. When I took one out to go, I simply used a phrase three times when he/she started to pee or poop. I did that ever time for about three or four days. Soon I would use the phrase and voila. Be careful about the words. Mine will go whenever wherever they hear the “words.” I love the convenience , especially on trips. |
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