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While we might expect a few slip ups from our puppies, having an older dog lapse their potty training behaviour can be confusing and worrying. There are a number of reasons why an older dog could be peeing everywhere, and thankfully a few options for how to combat it.
Firstly, it’s important to note that it is fairly that potty training for any dog can take around 4-6 months. Meaning if your puppy is still getting the hang of things or your older dog is inappropriately peeing in the house, it could be that they are simply still learning. Often, adult rescues still need to learn house rules, especially if they were never taught as puppies. Check out our Potty Training Guide if you need a helping hand.
However, if this is a definite relapse, there are a number of possible causes for an adult dog peeing in the house.
There could be a physical issue, such as the following:
Firstly, it’s important to note that it is fairly that potty training for any dog can take around 4-6 months. Meaning if your puppy is still getting the hang of things or your older dog is inappropriately peeing in the house, it could be that they are simply still learning. Often, adult rescues still need to learn house rules, especially if they were never taught as puppies. Check out our Potty Training Guide if you need a helping hand.
However, if this is a definite relapse, there are a number of possible causes for an adult dog peeing in the house.
There could be a physical issue, such as the following:
There can be psychological reasons at play too. Here are some common behavioural explanations for inappropriate peeing:
It’s more common for senior dogs to pee in the house, as there are several age related factors that increase the likelihood of a potty training relapse. If your elderly dog keeps peeing in the house, these additional factors could be at play:
It’s more common for senior dogs to pee in the house, as there are several age related factors that increase the likelihood of a potty training relapse. If your elderly dog keeps peeing in the house, these additional factors could be at play:
Now we have an understanding of why dogs start peeing in the house, let’s look at how to tackle this pesky problem.
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