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Peeing in the House Problem?
Ok, so I have a 8 month old Border Collie/Lab mix.
I've had him since he was 3 months old. Before if you picked him up and squeezed his tummy a bit, he would pee (just a little). Then it would be if you picked him up under his armpits, then if you scolded him, praised him, hugged him. Sometimes all you ave to do is call his name and he'll walk up to you and pee on the carpet. And not just a little bit either. Sometimes it's a bit, other times it's a WHOLE puddle!!
He's 8 months old, he should have full control of his bladder already, or at least have some control. He's been neutered (at 7 months he was). He's been to the Vet's and he doesn't have a urinary track infection.
There are 3 other dogs in the house with him. They don't pee in the house, so he's not marking either. And when he pees, he just stands there. (He doesn't squat to pee anymore, but doesn't lift his leg yet either) He's the only male dog, the other 3 dogs are spayed females.
I'm just wondering why he's been peeing all the time. And if you've had a pup who's done this and HAS eventually outgrown it.
I don't agree with rubbing his nose in it. Though ONCE and only once did I put his nose beside the pee puddle and scold him for it.... it didn't work. He still pees in the house.
When he pees in the house, I scold him and them put him outside. But there's really not a place he doesn't like to be. He's a happy go lucky guy, he loves to be anywhere.
When nobody is at home, he is crated. He's also crated at night. He loves his crate. It's open during the day for him to go lay in when ever he likes.
He has access to water during the day when I'm home. But at 9pm I empty the water bowl because he goes in his crate for bedtime around 10-11pm.
He eats dry kibble only.
I do give him ice cubes, he LOVES those.
I don't think he's marking his territory, he knows who's the pack leader is. He listens to me very well and everything. And when he plays with the other dogs, he's more submisive then the others as well.
I let him outside frequently with the other dogs too, and he pees every time he goes outside.
There was one day when he went outside, peed, came in the house and peed about 4 times within 4 hours. That's when I had taken him the Vet's. And they didn't find a thing wrong with him.
He's a foster dog too, so I want to be able to help him break this habit before he gets adopted. Other wise, he'll be returned I'm sure.
6 Answers
- 1 decade agoFavorite Answer
he's being submissive -- and doesn't feel very sure of himself yet. I have Pointers and have as they're a very submissive dog in general, this comes up regularly. When you greet him or call him, do not make eye contact. Turn to the side and let him join up in a heel. Once he's there and settled, you can pet him, etc. Do not allow others who will not follow this rule to do much with him until he's developed greater confidence. Also, give him a job [not just walks]. It will build his confidence. Beyond that, have patience. I know it's not easy. My current pointer is 9 months old, and almost never gives me a submissive pee anymore [even though I'm the pack leader] but will with my sons because they get her over-excited and playful [and then there's the piddle dance my hubby does to get her to do her business -- I've got to video it sometime -lol]. The other thing I will do is if she pees in the house when I call, etc -- I take her outside without rubbing her nose, scolding, etc -- ask her to do her business there and then praise her excessively when she does. She's learned what she's supposed to do and wants to be good, she's just submissive and still figuring out her place in our home [we've had her since 9 wks].
He will do fine in a home that is quiet and with people who are willing to learn how to properly greet a submissive dog.
- Saved from TNLv 41 decade ago
When he's home alone does he have full access to water at all times? Do you only feed him dry food? If so, then combine wet food (.5) and dry food (.5) together so he in less need to drink water. Also instead of having the water out try putting a few ice cubes in his bowl- the ice cubes quench his thirst but do not fill his bladder.
This could also be a "marking the territory" problem. You MUST make sure your dog knows who the leader is.
Source(s): Dog Training show on animal planet channel - Anonymous1 decade ago
My dog used to do that. He didn't do it that often but he did it until he was 10 months or so...your dog should grow out of it, but if he doesn't I 'd ask the vet about it. That's funny, my dog that did that is a Border Collie/Golden Retriever mix. Maybe it's a Collie thing. AND PLEASE DON'T RUB HIS NOSE IN THE PEE LIKE THE PERSON BEFORE ME SAID!!!!! THATS LIKE ANIMAL ABUSE!!!!!! HE'LL GET INFECTIONS!!!!!
- BazLv 51 decade ago
He won't grow out of it, if you don't do any thing about it now, do what sting_st said, or every time he pees put him out side or some were he don't like.
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- 1 decade ago
he'll out grow it till then dont think im mean but whack him on the nose and rub his nose in it he'll stop real fast
