Comments on: have a house broke dog but when gets upset and if there are clothes laying around he will pee on them?

By: brunettefriend

brunettefriend — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 23:56:53 +0000

I think the problem is solvable. It is likely that he is not only getting to know a new environment (which by the way, he didn’t get to vote on) and is nervous about how he will be treated, but he is also nervous and upset about a couple things, let me know if this is when he pees: when you leave the house, because he is acting out, and afraid you won’t come back, or when you have people over, because again he doesn’t know if these new people are going to now take him home or what.

There is also the loyalty factor. Dogs establish strong loyalties with their owners, and with this all being new territory for him, he may be adjusting to a new owner, a new home(?) and new friends, all of which would make me very nervous if I was moved to a home I didn’t choose, with people I’ve never lived with, and then I have to stay there through the day and are they ever coming back?

Long story longer, he needs to get used to you, the house, and anyone else that may come over. Also, do you have any other pets? There may be a jealousy issue there too, and for good reason, because if there are other pets, the dog can smell their territorial markings in the house and it can be a threat to the dog’s position in the home/family. Take good care of him, establish routines (walk at same time every day, feed at regular intervals that are predictable, come home at the same time every day, etc.) so he can get used to his new home and new life. I think it should take about a month or so to get him back on track. I’m sure it will help if you keep your clothes in a hamper or closet too. Good luck.

By: kytho

kytho — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 23:56:53 +0000

Become a naturalist

By: mm06840

mm06840 — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 23:56:53 +0000

He is trying to assert himself as top dog over YOU. I would try crate training

By: m27jean

m27jean — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 23:56:53 +0000

Generally a dog will urinate on items (in this case your clothing) when he is upset about something. It’s a form of defiance. Feel free to put him in his crate for a "time out" to indicate your displeasure with the action. Repeat as necessary. Eventually he will get the message.

By: Karma

Karma — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 23:56:53 +0000

Poms and Peks are naturally hard to house break anyways but since you saying he is then it could be a bladder infection or could just have the same condition as other dog that when they are afraid or excited to see you they lose bladder control.

When you enter the house if it has something to do with being excited don’t look at him, don’t pet him nothing. If it has something to do with fear DO NOT stare in his eyes, stand straight with squared shoulders, be angry around him, or look down on him try and be at his level.

If your dog has to go to the bathroom you should notice signing of sniffing, circling, pacing, barking and others but these are the most common.

By: nackawicbean

nackawicbean — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 23:56:53 +0000

Dogs of many breeds will often do this when they are, exactly as you say, upset or excited…I have had many dogs and my little corgi shepherd corss, that I have right now does this…Dogs get nervous and this is one of the only outlets they have to get to their yayas out…some dogs chew, some bark, some destroy stuff, some pee on our stuff…I don’t have any advice other than to keep clothing and towels out of reach of your little dog…and lots of TLC when he gets himself in a state like that…

By: Lyn K

Lyn K — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 23:56:53 +0000

he’s not trying to "tell u" anything.dogs dont reason that way.when he’s nervous or excited,he pees.that is the behaviour of a submissive dog to a more alpha dog,or the behaviour of a puppy to an older dog.dogs ,like wolves,exist in a hierarchy.ur dog feels stressed at times,so he urinates,as a puppy does,to signal to an older,more dominant dog,that he/she is inoffensive,like a puppy.the dog is reacting to stress by trying to behave submissively,as a stressed puppy does.dogs have an instinct to urinate on absobent surfaces,such as beds and piles of clothing,bath mats etc.i have 4 dogs.unfortunately,when the 4th dog on the "totem pole" feels upset,anxious,etc. he will pee the nearest bathmat.he’s 10,and its happened all his life.he will also turn over on his back and urinate if very stressed.recently,he’s been "good" for almost a year,then a family member had an event that caused him to be sad and stressed.the dog picked up on it,and started peeing again.only when the human got his emotions under control,did the dog stop reacting .do u yell? are u tense? are u depressed? if so,ur own emotions are troubling to the dog.he reacts by trying to be as inoocuous and inoffensive as possible-he reverts to the behaviour of a puppy .unfortunately,a submissive dog peeing in front of a dominant dog,on his back,causes the dominant dog to cool down and back off.for a human,peeing in the house is intolerable !the dog thinks he’s helping the situation !!dont get me wrong.im sure ur a caring person.its normal to feel tense,sad,angry sometimes.unfortunately,u have a sensitive,submissive animal,who doesnt understand that peeing in the house doesnt help the situation one bit.we have never been able to "cure" this dog.we just keep him off the bed,dont leave clothes around,and buy cheap bathmats.we try to control our behaviour around him,but u cant be on gaurd all the time.good luck !!!!

By: bellelvsbeast

bellelvsbeast — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 23:56:53 +0000

It seems he has some sort of connection to the clothes. Have you tried NOT leaving clothes on the floor, and not giving him a place to pee?
Really that’s the only thing I can tell you. If he is "housebroken" then this isn’t really the problem.
I wish you luck though. My little girl dog used to piddle a little when excited but she has since grown out of it.

By: creameebutter

creameebutter — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 23:56:53 +0000

Be thankful it’s just your clothes, I had a cocker(male) and he would hop on my our bed and pee on the ppillow on my side of the bed ONLY…I suggest any time u have to punish him place him on the outside or in his crate until u’re sure he’s no longer angry with U.