Need help from dog owners

[Bridey]

What would make a 8 month old puppy that is totally house-broken, start being an peeing & pooping in the house, again. Nothing in her life has changed.

[OrangePixyStix]

Stress or acting out would be why mine would do it. I'm not sure about others, though. I am guessing she gets taken out regularly so it's not a matter of holding it? Has she been playing with the new toys?

[Trouble]

I had a puppy poop in the house when he was overstimulated
Is he on medicine? I had one start to pee and not be able to hold it due to medication

[Bridey]

Could be stress with D not feeling well??? Yes I gave her the skunk, it is bigger than she is, but she carries it everywhere.

[Deleted]

I think it could very well be stress. Also, is there any chance she could have taken one of his meds by mistake?

[OrangePixyStix]

It could be, she might sense stress from the both of you which might affect her behavior.

Ours haven't had an accident since we had the home invasion last year. H came home and found wet spots in the main walkway and said they were both cowering in the corner of the kitchen under the dinette table when he came in, instead of greeting him at the door and bouncing around with joy like usual.


My mom has a dog that poops in the house out of spite, when he doesn't get enough attention. He's the most annoying one out of the 4 dogs they have, plus she has a bird, a cat, and a 5-year-old, and it doesn't help that he's the only one who acts out by shitting in the house during the night when they have a doggie door opened for him to go out freely.

[lizo11]

My first guess would be stress from you guys. They can definitely sense it. Has her routine changed at all? (Specifically the times she goes out.) Is she also doing business outside, or is she just having accidents in the house? TMI--liquid or solid poo?

[louietunes]

Jun 15, 2012 12:23:30 GMT -5 Bridey said:

Could be stress with D not feeling well??? Yes I gave her the skunk, it is bigger than she is, but she carries it everywhere.

First, we need a pic of this, cuz it sounds adorable!

Second, I agree that it's probably stress from YH illness. She could wonder why he's getting so much attention all of a sudden and be a little jealous, so she's trying to get your attention and "air her greivences."

[darkling_glory]

Is she crate trained?

After you rule out any and all medical conditions go back to potty training 101. Take her out every few hours. Give her a high value treat every time she potties. Do NOT punish her if you don't catch her going in the house, she won't know why you're yelling at her.

You can also get some toy treats, like a tug-a-jug to keep her busy. Or maybe see if a neighbor/friend/family member can help out with walking her and keeping her energy drained.

I know you're overwhelmed with other stuff, but she's not doing it out of spite. Dogs don't do anything out of spite. She might be bored, or sick, or lonely... but not spiteful.

[Bridey]

Jun 15, 2012 12:34:20 GMT -5 lizo11 said:

My first guess would be stress from you guys. They can definitely sense it. Has her routine changed at all? (Specifically the times she goes out.) Is she also doing business outside, or is she just having accidents in the house? TMI--liquid or solid poo?

solid poo, she is doing business outside as well, routine in the same.

[Bridey]

Jun 15, 2012 12:52:15 GMT -5 darkling_glory said:

Is she crate trained?

After you rule out any and all medical conditions go back to potty training 101. Take her out every few hours. Give her a high value treat every time she potties. Do NOT punish her if you don't catch her going in the house, she won't know why you're yelling at her.

You can also get some toy treats, like a tug-a-jug to keep her busy. Or maybe see if a neighbor/friend/family member can help out with walking her and keeping her energy drained.

I know you're overwhelmed with other stuff, but she's not doing it out of spite. Dogs don't do anything out of spite. She might be bored, or sick, or lonely... but not spiteful.

Yes we crate trained her, since Wednesday every time she pooed outside I have given her a small treat.

Thank you everyone. Great suggestions.

[OrangePixyStix]

Jun 15, 2012 12:52:15 GMT -5 darkling_glory said:

I know you're overwhelmed with other stuff, but she's not doing it out of spite. Dogs don't do anything out of spite. She might be bored, or sick, or lonely... but not spiteful.

You obviously haven't met my mom's hellious mutt then. There's no chance he's sick or lonely, and I don't think it's boredom since he does it at night. He's well taken care of even though he's a little asshole sometimes.

[pilife]

Mine definitely does this out of spite.
Silly chihuahua. When he could get on the bed - he would pee on the side of whoever made him mad.

I definitely think your pup could be reacting to your DH being ill.

[wineenthusiast]

Jun 15, 2012 13:44:14 GMT -5 OrangePixyStix said:

Jun 15, 2012 12:52:15 GMT -5 darkling_glory said:

I know you're overwhelmed with other stuff, but she's not doing it out of spite. Dogs don't do anything out of spite. She might be bored, or sick, or lonely... but not spiteful.

You obviously haven't met my mom's hellious mutt then. There's no chance he's sick or lonely, and I don't think it's boredom since he does it at night. He's well taken care of even though he's a little asshole sometimes.

My female is also spiteful. For awhile she would go pee in my bed, right by my pillow every time I groomed her or cut her nails. We have long since broken that bad habit but it was definitely out of spite.

[louietunes]

Jun 15, 2012 14:14:22 GMT -5 wineenthusiast said:

Jun 15, 2012 13:44:14 GMT -5 OrangePixyStix said:

You obviously haven't met my mom's hellious mutt then. There's no chance he's sick or lonely, and I don't think it's boredom since he does it at night. He's well taken care of even though he's a little asshole sometimes.

My female is also spiteful. For awhile she would go pee in my bed, right by my pillow every time I groomed her or cut her nails. We have long since broken that bad habit but it was definitely out of spite.

Apparently, at about 4 one morning, Duff decided he was being ignored. He walked into the basement, stared at D playing video games, lifted his leg, and peed on the bottom step. D said the damn dog never broke eye contact.