Seriously need help with peeing in the house issue - MyCorgi.com2024-03-28T14:28:42Zhttp://mycorgi.com/forum/topics/seriously-need-help-with-peeing-in-the-house-issue?commentId=1150197%3AComment%3A1990252&feed=yes&xn_auth=noHave you discussed the proble…tag:mycorgi.com,2019-01-16:1150197:Comment:19991472019-01-16T14:08:49.433ZVicky Hayhttp://mycorgi.com/profile/VickyHay
<p>Have you discussed the problem with a veterinarian? Corgis are prone to urinary tract infections. These cause uncontrollable peeing -- the dog has the urge to go constantly, because her urinary tract is irritated. It can be treated with a course of antibiotics. If you haven't talked with a vet about this, you should do so right away.</p>
<p>Have you discussed the problem with a veterinarian? Corgis are prone to urinary tract infections. These cause uncontrollable peeing -- the dog has the urge to go constantly, because her urinary tract is irritated. It can be treated with a course of antibiotics. If you haven't talked with a vet about this, you should do so right away.</p> Hello Bea,
No worries about t…tag:mycorgi.com,2018-11-20:1150197:Comment:19902522018-11-20T07:07:23.024ZRebecca Marie O'Bryanhttp://mycorgi.com/profile/rebeccamarieeschenburg
Hello Bea,<br />
No worries about the long post, the more details you give the better we can all help you :)<br />
No that I have some more details it is starting to sound like a behavioral issue but none the less a check up at the vet is always a good idea as sometimes issues like this pop up when dogs are not feeling well and need to get your attention.<br />
I know what you mean about your boy being a sensitive soul. My corgi is too. The best thing to do is ignore his reaction and reward him with praise when…
Hello Bea,<br />
No worries about the long post, the more details you give the better we can all help you :)<br />
No that I have some more details it is starting to sound like a behavioral issue but none the less a check up at the vet is always a good idea as sometimes issues like this pop up when dogs are not feeling well and need to get your attention.<br />
I know what you mean about your boy being a sensitive soul. My corgi is too. The best thing to do is ignore his reaction and reward him with praise when he does come out of hiding. Eventually he will see there is nothing to be afraid of. I wouldn’t worry too much that he wants you to go out with him. I think it’s a good thing just in case you witness anything abnormal.<br />
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It sound like you have plenty of toys for him and that’s good! :) I would definitely keep giving him a long lasting chewy for when your out and about to keep him busy. You can also freeze peanut butter so it lasts longer. That way he’s too busy with that to want to mark.<br />
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Since this is sounding like a behavioral issue that was caused by another dog being in the house I have to ask, did the other dog mark in the house? Was the other dog fixed? Is your dog fixed?<br />
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I would recommend closing off doors to other rooms and only let him have access to areas of the house where you can keep an eye on him and scold him in the act but reward him for going potty outside. I apologize for getting his age wrong by the way I thought he was 8months for some reason lol<br />
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Also have you ever heard of “NILF”? It stands for Nothing In Life Is Free. Basically if he wants something he has to do something for you. So say it’s feeding time, he has to sit for you in order to get his dinner, does that make sense? I know it sounds mean but it will help in this situation.<br />
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I’m glad your open to a dog walker! I think that will do wonder for him. He can have a schedule with other doggie friends and get his marking out that way (boys) lol<br />
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I hope I was helpful. I really hope this turns around for you. This can be such a frustrating habit especially when you have other things going on Oh I was wondering about that…tag:mycorgi.com,2018-11-18:1150197:Comment:19899142018-11-18T10:47:58.382ZBea Shttp://mycorgi.com/profile/RebeccaStewart
<p>Oh I was wondering about that -- do you have any experience with them?</p>
<p>I think he's confused and possibly scared, too. He doesn't like it when my husband and I are in different parts of the house, either. Yesterday I was having a sleep in and my husband was doing some things around the house. Fortie came into the bedroom with me, even though he's not supposed to. When my husband got him out, Fortie peed in the lounge room! What's with that?! *Tearing my hair out*</p>
<p>Oh I was wondering about that -- do you have any experience with them?</p>
<p>I think he's confused and possibly scared, too. He doesn't like it when my husband and I are in different parts of the house, either. Yesterday I was having a sleep in and my husband was doing some things around the house. Fortie came into the bedroom with me, even though he's not supposed to. When my husband got him out, Fortie peed in the lounge room! What's with that?! *Tearing my hair out*</p> I agree with checking for a U…tag:mycorgi.com,2018-11-18:1150197:Comment:19900552018-11-18T02:05:33.081ZBethhttp://mycorgi.com/profile/Beth306
<p>I agree with checking for a UTI but it sounds to me like he is marking his territory because he's stressed and confused.</p>
<p>Have you tried a belly band while you are out?</p>
<p>I agree with checking for a UTI but it sounds to me like he is marking his territory because he's stressed and confused.</p>
<p>Have you tried a belly band while you are out?</p> Thank you so much for taking…tag:mycorgi.com,2018-11-16:1150197:Comment:19898502018-11-16T11:39:56.547ZBea Shttp://mycorgi.com/profile/RebeccaStewart
<p>Thank you so much for taking the time to read my LLLLOOOONG message! I was kind of at the end of my tether that day!</p>
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<p>I think the problems stem from the renovations and the disruption to the household routine and now it's like a bad habit that we have to break. We were doing well until the other dog visited recently and he lost it. He definitely has a jealously issues associated with my husband (no idea why) which we need to address cos we can't have this happening when the…</p>
<p>Thank you so much for taking the time to read my LLLLOOOONG message! I was kind of at the end of my tether that day!</p>
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<p>I think the problems stem from the renovations and the disruption to the household routine and now it's like a bad habit that we have to break. We were doing well until the other dog visited recently and he lost it. He definitely has a jealously issues associated with my husband (no idea why) which we need to address cos we can't have this happening when the baby arrives!! He is also a 'sensitive soul' and gets easily spooked. He especially dislikes wind and the noises it makes. If I have the doors and windows open to air out the house and there's a breeze, he totally freaks out -- he literally tries to climb up the walls and he starts shaking really badly and he only stops when I close up the house again. So it's possible that there were some noises when we were out once and it freaked him out and now he doesn't like to be left alone :/ </p>
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<p>So, I think we'll take him to the vet as you suggested and get them to check and ask them for some advice. Prefer not to put him on any 'calming' drugs as it's a band aid solution so I'll tell them that. I don't think he has an infection, I think it's a behaviour issue, but you never know and it's better to be safe than sorry!</p>
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<p>He was definitely house trained before this started. He's over five now and this started happening last year when he was four and he'd never done it before. We live in the countryside now so he's pretty much free to go out when he wants, but he prefers for us to go out with him, I guess because he got used to that when he was little and we lived in the apartment. The move went well and we were in the house for 1.5yrs before this started, I think...</p>
<p>I take him out in the morning, during the day and always last thing before bed. Then I try to take him out for games, too. Hmmmwhat else...Oh, I always take him out before I go out of the house, too. I give him bottles with treats in them that he has to figure out how to remove and a ball that does the same. He has rope toys and bones to chew on and I play fetch with him, too.</p>
<p>Since last week we've tried to put a few things into action. It's things we'd done before, but maybe we haven't been so vigilant recently. So we're not getting him excited when we come home, we're not greeting him and when we do we tell him to calm down before we greet him. We're trying to take him out more, even if it's to the shops (thank god they let you in the shops/restaurants with dogs here :) ).</p>
<p>I've given him chewy treats (like those teeth cleaners) or his food when I go out and the last two times he hasn't peed, so that's good!</p>
<p>We're being extra careful not to give into him for anything to try to reestablish the alpha position in case that's the problem. Eg, my husband's bad for giving him food from his plate, so he's stopped that. Also Fortie is really poky when he wants a pat so I'm just ignoring him until he stops and then I'll randomly pat him.</p>
<p>Any other suggestions? Like you said, schedules are good...</p>
<p>I really like the dog walker idea, too. I've been speaking with a woman I know in my area who has given me some suggestions for walkers. Also, she has a Border Collie which drives her nuts cos she's so energetic, so I'm thinking she should bring her over here and the two of them can wear each other out!! Finding time at the moment is so difficult :(</p>
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<p>Anyway, thank you so much for your advice and if there's anything else, especially little day-to-day things, that you can think of please let me know! We were pretty strict when training him, but maybe we've been too lax because of all the upheaval and he's got lost. :(</p>
<p></p> Hi there!
I’m sorry your goi…tag:mycorgi.com,2018-11-15:1150197:Comment:19897352018-11-15T21:43:25.515ZRebecca Marie O'Bryanhttp://mycorgi.com/profile/rebeccamarieeschenburg
Hi there!<br />
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I’m sorry your going though a lot and I know how frustrating it can be. There’s a lot of changes going on but it sounds like it’s a few things.<br />
1. I strongly suggest you take him the vet to check for a UTI. Most dogs pee in obvious spots so you will notice the cry for help. He could be a lot of pain and dosnt want to upset but didn’t know how else to get your attention.<br />
3. How many times a day does he go out to potty? I know we think dogs are fully potty trained by 6months but that’s…
Hi there!<br />
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I’m sorry your going though a lot and I know how frustrating it can be. There’s a lot of changes going on but it sounds like it’s a few things.<br />
1. I strongly suggest you take him the vet to check for a UTI. Most dogs pee in obvious spots so you will notice the cry for help. He could be a lot of pain and dosnt want to upset but didn’t know how else to get your attention.<br />
3. How many times a day does he go out to potty? I know we think dogs are fully potty trained by 6months but that’s not true. Around 8months they go through this stage where they “forget” their training and have to go back to basics. Dogs are not not fully potty trained until they are over a year old. They go through lots of mental stages.<br />
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3 I know you said your pregnant and can’t walk him as much as you would like but he could also be protesting because he’s not getting enough attention or going out often. I would really recommend hiring a dog walker. Also mind interactive toys help a lot. Corgis are a working breed and they HAVE to have physical and mental exercise. They were meant to work vigorously on a farm.<br />
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4. He is also very confused as to what is going on. Dogs are a very scheduled animals. I would create a schedule that’s fairly easy to maintain and is flexible since you have a new born on the way :) if you go the dog walker route he will have that to look forward to each day and then have mind toys to play with later.<br />
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Like I said though, most importantly, I urge you to get him tested for a UTI. Most cases of peeing throughout the house is a result of that and then you can go from there.<br />
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Let us know how everything goes!