Many dog owners want to know how to stop their dog from peeing in the house. Unfortunately, house soiling or marking by dogs can be a hard habit to break. But this blog talks through possible reasons your dog is peeing in the house and how to deal with house training your puppy or dog, so you can avoid accidents all together.
The first step to stopping inappropriate urination is to figure out why your dog is peeing in the house. This starts with asking yourself if your dog is currently house trained or not?
If you are in the beginning stages of puppy training, your dog may just simply need to learn where he can and cannot relieve himself. When house training puppies and teaching them to stop peeing indoors, remember to always be patient, give clear boundaries and let them outside often to potty.
If you are experiencing an older dog urinating in the house, there may be something else going on. According to the AKC, accidents could indicate your dog is suffering from a medical condition such as urinary tract infection, kidney disease or diabetes. If you think your dog may be having accidents due to a medical condition rather than a behavioral issue, check with your vet to explore your options.
People have different ideas of how long you can leave your dog inside. Some people say dogs can hold it for 6-8 hours. Others say crate-trained dogs can hold it for 10-12 hours. The truth is that it depends on the dog. So if your dog is peeing in the house, it may not be able to hold it for as long as you assumed.
Give your dog the flexibility to let himself out with an automatic pet door. For example, the Doorman™ Electronic Pet Door lets you program rules for your pets to come and go as they please into your yard, so you never have to worry about coming home to accidents or letting your dog out to pee at night. Plus, it is equipped with advanced safety technology that locks automatically, so only your pet has access.
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