Does your little dog keep peeing in the house? Here are some helpful tips for when your small dog keeps peeing inside your home.
When you have a dog in your home, accidents are bound to happen, especially if it’s a new little pooch. Peeing is inevitable but it’s also an issue that has to be addressed as soon as possible.
They pee on the carpet, on the floor, and just about everywhere they aren’t supposed to. This is especially the case with puppies. They’re still young and don’t know better so there’s no helping it. Like babies, little pooches have smaller organs, thus don’t have much control over their bladder.
Thankfully, there are a lot of ways you can solve this dilemma. This way, you won’t have to deal with smelly floors and ruined carpets.
What Do When Your Little Dog Won’t Stop Peeing In The House
But first off, let’s find out the likely reasons why a dog pees inside.
Possible Reasons why your dog is peeing inside
In the veterinary world, peeing in the house is called inappropriate urination. It’s a common problem in dogs, but it’s typically resolved during puppyhood. If you have a puppy, then chances are, his house training isn’t done yet. If he’s already house trained and suddenly started urinating inappropriately after his house training, then there are potential reasons for such behavior. These include:
- Medical-related problems
Health problems like urinary tract infections, diabetes, kidney disease, bladder stones, and more increase urgency. As a result, the dog can’t go run outside fast enough and just pee on the spot. - Overexcitement
Another possible reason is overexcitement. Excitement urination is when your dog displays joyous behavior like jiggling, jumping and wiggling as he happily pees on the floor. Often, this results in urine being sprayed everywhere. Eek! - Submission or fear
Regardless of the age, a dog can also experience submissive urination, albeit it’s most common on puppies. This could be because your dog is intimidated or scared by someone or something. For instance, when someone stands over them or looks down at them to scold them, peeing is common, especially if he’s young or fearful. - Environmental changes
Has your dog’s environment changed, say, due to moving to a new place? He might not associate the new home with being off-limits when it comes to urinating. If so, then you may need to potty train him so he can understand that your new place is still indoors, and thus, he must not relieve himself there. Or, it could also be because of other changes like a new pet to your household or maybe a new baby. Dogs are very attuned to their environments and a major change can lead to inappropriate urination. - Marking
Dog marking is due to various reasons. It’s often driven by sex hormones and happens more commonly in males. Once he starts, it can easily become a habit–peeing small amounts in certain areas in the house.
Tips to stop your dog from peeing inside
Whatever it is don’t give up on your pooch nor give him away. There’s a way through this! Follow those tips below to hopefully put a stop to your dog’s bad habit of urinating indoors.
- Lookout for peeing signs
Dogs typically exhibit certain “tells” before peeing. Some of these indicators are sniffing the floor, circling, or cocking their legs. Once you see them doing either of these, get them outside and keep them there until they pee. Make sure to reward him to show your approval. - Interrupt him
If you catch him in the act, make a loud noise to try and stop him from peeing inside. This may stop him long enough for you to lead them outside. Once he’s outdoors, let him finish the deed there and praise him afterward. - Use sprays
Dog sprays come in various kinds. There’s the kind that can help stop your dog from urinating in a certain area. Sprays like these contain compounds like cayenne pepper that dogs dislike and will avoid. Another kind of spray smells like urine to encourage him to pee in the right place. - Remove the smell
Don’t just stop cleaning the area. You must completely remove the smell, otherwise, he will return to those same spots over and over again because of the urine smell. A dog’s urine releases a strong enzyme, so cleaning won’t be enough to get rid of the scent. Lots of retail products will eliminate the smell.
- Don’t punish him
We understand how much it drives you up the wall every time he pees inside. But never resort to hitting him or even just shouting. Doing so will only make him fearful and nervous. And in the future, he won’t relieve himself in front of you, which makes it harder to potty train him. - Introduce a word
Many dog owners use a specific word to associate it with going to the toilet. Dogs are usually eager to please and hearing words like “pee-pee” or “toilet” can help them understand what they need to do. Use it every time without fail until they get the hang of it. - Increase potty breaks
After eating, drinking, and napping, take him outside to pee. Talking him to a walk every morning is also a great way to exercise him, all the while, giving him the chance to empty her bladder and bowels. - Limit drinks before bed
Of course, you have to make sure your dog is hydrated, especially during hot weather. Thus, it’s advisable to keep a constant supply of clean water available for him. However, you may want to consider limiting his water intake on an evening, say, after his dinner.
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Stopping a puppy from peeing inside requires so much patience, much more so if he’s an adult dog already. Try some of those tips to see if your canine friend stops peeing in your house. When all else fails, have him checked by a veterinarian. A professional can help identify any potential underlying cause for your pooch’s inappropriate urination. Your veterinarian may refer you to a behaviorist if the habit is too deeply-rooted to break.
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