HELP! My full grown dog is peeing on my bed

BreakfastAtTiffany's · 05-13-2010

Hello
I have a ten year old, male, silky terrier, and I am have an issue with him...he's been peeing on my bed. And I don't know what to do, he's never done this before, not once in the ten years that I've had him has he pee'd on my bed. Ugh. I just don't know what to do.
If you could give some advice on how to make him stop, I'd be so thankful.

DoggieVogue · 05-13-2010

I've had the same problem with my 3 year old mini daschund mix. She has never done it before and now she did twice in 2 weeks. Which I know isn't a ton, but enough to be irritated. I wonder if it's something about them marking their territory or something. Does your dog sleep on the bed usually? I'd love to hear some thoughts as well!

gambler-girl · 05-13-2010

it would be helpful if you gave more info, are they neuterd? do they sleep inthe bed with you......

a nabour told me a little while ago her little dog would pee on the husbads pillow when he got out of the bed in the morning and she stayed in bed.... it is a cute littel dog but if the husban finds out there might be a divorce coming up...lol

GG

BreakfastAtTiffany's · 05-13-2010

No, he isn't fixed, and yes he sleeps in bed with me.

GSDS4Life · 05-13-2010

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Originally Posted by BreakfastAtTiffany's

Hello
I have a ten year old, male, silky terrier, and I am have an issue with him...he's been peeing on my bed. And I don't know what to do, he's never done this before, not once in the ten years that I've had him has he pee'd on my bed. Ugh. I just don't know what to do.
If you could give some advice on how to make him stop, I'd be so thankful.

When did this start and how often has it been happening? When does it happen?

I would rule out health issues. What I mean is possible bladder/urinary infection.

BreakfastAtTiffany's · 05-13-2010

It started to happen like a week after he moved back in my room.
You see my house flooded, and my bedroom was down stairs and it was ruined. We have to re do the down stairs so now I moved in to a spare room that is up stairs...for a while we kept the pets up stairs so they didn't get in to anything, My brother's cat was in my new room cause that's where his litter box was and scoobie (my dog) was in my little brothers room, soon after we cleaned up the down stairs (we still have work to do but it's clean) I put my cats litter box down stairs and now scoobie is back in my room.

Todd · 05-13-2010

Does the dog pee in the bed unintentionally while sleeping or does he intentially raise his leg and pee on it? This is very important because it would make an apparant difference between a physical problem or a behavioral problem...

BreakfastAtTiffany's · 05-13-2010

Lifts his leg.

Todd · 05-13-2010

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Lifts his leg.

Tehn it's probably not a physical problem, it's a behavioral one. It doesn't help that he hasen't bee fixed. This will prompt him to mark his territory. First things first. You need to establish yourself in the alpha position so that he knows that YOU are the alpha and that is YOUR bed. Here's some info on establishing the alpha role...

Alpha Boot Camp

Pay close attention about the bed part. If he needs tobe on a leash at first so be it. Only let him on the bed when you say it's OK.

When ever he pees on the bed yell "no" in a deep voice and take him outside to finish his business. He needs to realize that this behavior is unacceptable. You could also use an air horn or pennies filling up a water bottle or even a spray bottle to make noice or startle him to stop the act. Only do this if you CATCH HIM IN THE ACT. It is useless otherwise.

Whenever he pees on the bed wash it and spray it with a product from the pet store specifically designed for dogs. It is an odar nuetralizer so he won't smell the spot and re mark it. Washing isn't enough. Dog's noses are thousands of times stronger than ours so the nuetralizer is necessary.

Should you nueter him at 10? This may solve the problem or help but there are risks with older dogs. Talk about the risks and benefits with your vet.

Giood luck.

BreakfastAtTiffany's · 05-13-2010

Tod:
Thank you. I'm scared to get him fix beacuse I don't want it to change him, he has such a lovely cheerful disposition, I'd hate it if it changed him like turned him in to a mean dog, or if he lost his energy. I'm diffidently going to try and do what you said though, deep voice...not a high pitched squeek, go it. lol

gambler-girl · 05-13-2010

Neutureing a dog doesn't change his personality, but this behavior may be very difficult to change if he is not young. Perhaps the move has up set him, some vets sell this stuff called DAP, it is a phermone that mother dogs give off when pups are getting milk from her, this calms and relaxes many dogs and could be the right fix for him.

GG

angiesample · 05-13-2010

I would think maybe getting him his own bed might be helpful.. maybe he thinks ur bed is his and he might be marking his territory. We use to let our dog sleep on our bed but once she turned 6 months we noticed her being more dominate so one of the things we did was get her, her on bed. It sits right beside our bed and i honetly think she likes having her own bed more bc she likes to sleep all spread out and her legs up in the air and everything so since she has her own bed she has all the room she likes. Plus i let her pick out her own bed.. we went to the pet store and she jumped on this big fluffy one and she loves it.

When i spayed my dog there was no difference in her behavior she is still the great wonderful dog she always was. But i am very pro-spay unless u are a breeder. I would never even consider not getting my animals spayed, but i have no desire to breed any of my pets.

Todd · 05-13-2010

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Tod:
Thank you. I'm scared to get him fix beacuse I don't want it to change him, he has such a lovely cheerful disposition, I'd hate it if it changed him like turned him in to a mean dog, or if he lost his energy. I'm diffidently going to try and do what you said though, deep voice...not a high pitched squeek, go it. lol

It won't change his personality. It will merely calm him down when it comes for searching for mates, marking, etc. It will be very beneficial to look into in the long run because cancer is very common in older dogs and male dogs who have not been fixed have a much higher chance of contracting testicular cancer. it's up to you though.

Ozzy29 · 05-14-2010

I agree get him fixed. There is no reason not to. And you should try the separate bed. It has other benefits as well.

BreakfastAtTiffany's · 05-14-2010

Is it alot of money to get him fixed?

He did have his own bed, but it was ruined in the flood.

Todd · 05-14-2010

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Is it alot of money to get him fixed?

He did have his own bed, but it was ruined in the flood.

Costs depend on where you get it done. The average price is around 150-200dollars for the surgery, meds, putting the dog out, etc. If you cannot afford this you could talk to your vet and see what he or she can do for you as far as a lower price or payment plan goes. You could potentially pay it off over time. Also check other vets in the area. Some are a lot cheaper than others. There are also occasionaly free spay/nueter clinics for those that may not be able to afford it. Check into this. Also try vet hospitals where a vet student may be able to help perform the surgery. It is often cheaper this way, but this wouldn't be my first choice because the student may not have enough experience. It is an option though. Where are you from? I'd be happy to help you search.

BreakfastAtTiffany's · 05-14-2010

There's like a billion vets near me lol. I'll cheak in to them. Thanks =]

GSDS4Life · 05-14-2010

This does sound behavioral, but more in regards to the changes of the rooms.

Also the bedding should be washed really good so there is no scent to keep him from continuing. Use a product called Natures Miracle or Knok Out on the mattress.

As for the neutering. It will not change him. Your vet will need to do some testing to see if he will be ok to go under. My boys were done at 6 months. But that was stated in my breeders contract. I would have had them done anyways.

gambler-girl · 05-14-2010

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This does sound behavioral, but more in regards to the changes of the rooms.

As for the neutering. It will not change him. Your vet will need to do some testing to see if he will be ok to go under. My boys were done at 6 months. But that was stated in my breeders contract. I would have had them done anyways.

Every sit down before reading this but I agree with above...lol

I think the dog is to old for elective surgery, vet may push for it as that's how they make $$$$ but he is old that is why I suggested DAP. Create him or at least get control over him and he should return to his oldself after he adjusts to his new suroundings... that's my $.02

PS: Oh the part about about fixing at 6 months I do not agree with I just couldn't be that agreeable...lol

GG

Todd · 05-14-2010

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Every sit down before reading this but I agree with above...lol

I think the dog is to old for elective surgery, vet may push for it as that's how they make $$$$ but he is old that is why I suggested DAP. Create him or at least get control over him and he should return to his oldself after he adjusts to his new suroundings... that's my $.02

PS: Oh the part about about fixing at 6 months I do not agree with I just couldn't be that agreeable...lol

GG

There are risks of nuetering an older dog but it depends on the condition/shape the dog is in. If it is a fairly healthy 10 year old dog I think things should be fine. If the dog is in poor shape (overweight, other medical conditions, etc) it may not be such a good idea. Depends on the individual situation. Also depends on the breed. Smaller breeds live longer generally so 10 for an italian greyhound for instance is quite different than a 10 year old great dane.

Question for the OP: What sort of shape is your dog in?