hl050 Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 Hello I wasn't sure where to turn but thought someone out there may bew able to help. I have one very spoilt dog, who has had free range of the house to sleep where he sees fit. We have had a couple of incidents of when he is upset (fireworks) of going up and peeing on the beds! He has started to do this more and more and resluted in mattress going to the tip yesterday and baby gate bieng installed. Husband just called as he is working from home today and he has peed on the sofa. This would have involved him going to another room to pee on sofa and then going back to his bed. I don't think its because hes desparate for the toilet i think it is a behaviourly thing. its as though hes protesting about not being allowed upstairs!. Any suggestions greatly appreciated? baby gates down stairs are not an option as it is completly open plan. and i think nappies will stress him more !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia W Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 I can only suggest going back to basics and crate training him? Or at leasr confining him to one room when you are out. I'm sure the experts will be along soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchHazel Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 I would take him to the vet and get him checked out. This sort of thing can be caused by e.g. a kidney problem or cystitis. If it's not medical and it is behavioural, the vet may also be able to recommend a method of dealing with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yvonne Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 Totally agree with Witchhazel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 As has been said above, get a vet to check for a bladder infection, and crate train. Go back to toilet training basics of taking him out and treating on performance with lots of praise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 Yep - definitely get him to the vet. My parents' dog started peeing in the house as he got older. They took him to the vet for a check over and mentioned the problem, the vet took a load of blood as she wanted to run kidney tests etc. Mum asked for a urine test in case it was a bladder infection - which it was. So be prepared to ask for a urine test if you're not offered it (although you'd hope that it would be offered first really!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 Start with the vet and then if everything is OK, go back to puppy training techiques. Ensure everywhere he has soiled is cleaned well and carries none of the smell - do not use a pine disinfectant as it can encourage them to urinate there. SImple Solution is the best cleaner to use. I would also install an Adapil pheromone diffuser or a Pet Remedy DIffuser in the rooms that he uses most to provide a calm stress free environment for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hl050 Posted September 24, 2013 Author Share Posted September 24, 2013 Thanks for the advice Guys I will get the diffusers and make a vet appt. He is getting on he's 12 Also when we went camping about a month ago he peed in the tent on ours sleeping bags !!! can you belive we were outdoors and he went IN to pee !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 Could he have dementia? I've heard of this with old dogs before when they get confused. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hl050 Posted September 24, 2013 Author Share Posted September 24, 2013 The thought of dementia has crossed my mind - i'm probably in denial though Other times he seems fine last night was pee free but i did set my alarm for 4am to let him out though !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 If he piddles at night, try taking up his water after 6pm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 I actually wouldn't remove the water of an older dog as there may be a degree of kidney impairment. He may have 'dementia', he may also be athritiic. Dogs with joint pain sometime avoid going to the loo as it can be painful to cock a leg or squat. As a result their bladders get very full and they can get taken short. A trip to the vet is a must initially. There are a couple of meds that can improve brain function to a degree in the older dog. It would be a good idea to try and get a urine sample in a clean jar (no traces of sugar in it!) to take to the vets when you go for them to test. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 Old Sparx is just short of 17yrs and has a degree of senility for which he receives medication (vivitonin) He has occasional accidents indoors at night but as Chucky says we dont take away his water (he can be quite thirsty). We take him out to the garden as late as we can - midnightish and stand around until he eventually wee's. Since he has a degree of senility this can often take an age, as he doesnt always know why he has been woken up and taken out to the garden. he will just stand looking around. On my work days, Simon takes him out again in the morning as late as he can - about 8.30 or so. This is often even more hysterical as he is so tired in the mornings he is often still half asleep in the garden. However by doing this we have avoided too many accidents, although we have accepted that it probably goes with the territory and have invested in a quality carpet shampooer. I hope you are able to sort out something for your dog as it can be quite difficult knowing what to do for the best. Ax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hl050 Posted September 29, 2013 Author Share Posted September 29, 2013 Hi all Chucky mama good point re: arthritis.He does have arthritis and some demented moments!! Since posting on MOnday we haven't had any accidents! Well he doesn't haves a mattress to pee on any more and the sofa chusions are still in the garden airing! I have been getting him out last thing at night as late as we can that seems to help... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
