How Can I Stop My Dog Peeing On My Bed?

July 11, 2017

It’s not unusual for puppies to pee on the bed and anywhere in the house until they receive the proper house training to break them out of it. But when older dogs starting peeing on your bed, it’s hard not to take it personally. 

There could be a number of things going on here, but one thing it isn’t and that’s revenge. A dog only has a handful of ways to communicate with you, and urination covers many of them.

The first thing to ask yourself is if your dog is peeing more frequently or urgently. If the answer is yes, you probably should book a visit to the vet to rule out any kind of urinary tract infection.

The second thing you want to ask yourself is what’s changed at home in the last little while that would make your dog more sensitive? Have you moved? Has someone new moved in? Did you get another pet? Are you working longer hours and spending less time with your dog? Any one of these things could have something to do with your dog’s peeing on the bed.

In most all of these scenarios, your dog is trying to tell you they’re feeling left out and a little insecure at home. Nobody likes change, especially not your dogs. They are creatures of habit, so any change in your routine could upset them and make them do something out of the ordinary, like peeing on the bed.

So what do you do?

How Can I Stop My Dog Peeing On My Bed?

• First off, close your bedroom door and only allow your dog inside when you’re present.
• Secondly, clean the pee spot with some enzyme-based, odor-eliminating cleaner. These usually come in a spray and you can find them at your local pet store or hardware store.
• Thirdly, try to catch your dog in the act of peeing. When you do, in a firm voice, say, “Uh-uh-uh!” So they stop mid-pee. Then whisk them outside and as soon as they pee, give them lots of praise. It’s almost as if you have to house train them all over again.
• Lastly, make sure your dog is getting plenty of exercise and the opportunity to go outside and pee at regular intervals every day. Hiring a dog walker to give them a break during the day is an ideal way to keep them happy and healthy.

The important thing is to stay consistent in your training. It takes everyone everyone time to get used to change, including your dog, so be patient and give your pup time to catch up. Eventually, he or she will get the message.

by Natalie Secretan
Professional Dog Walker
PuppyDogCapers.com

Photo credit: Nikkorz - Bella Cute