Posted 08 December 2011 at 21:57 | Last updated 12 December 2011 at 16:17

Using house as a toilet

Asked by Jan C | 2 Answers

Dexter is 2yrs and is getting worse he never barks or whines to go out, he''l just go into the kitchen and cock his leg. He's started to wee all over the house now, thank goodness if he poo's he does it in the down stairs toilet. If I tell him off he cowers and wees himself!!!!

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Behaviour

Expert answer

Pippa H
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Hi Jan

Please don't shout at poor Dexter, it sounds like his is now really confused.  To him the house will smell like his toilet, you need to clean areas thoroughly with a biological detergent that actually dissolves the smell rather than just covering it up.  Then go back to basics and have him on a houseline inbetween 'toilet breaks' so that he cannot make a mistake.  If you are not confident to retrain him then seek a veterinary referral to a qualified animal behaviourist who can help you.

Best of luck.

Pippa

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Diana B
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Hi Jan

I think little Dexter needs to perhaps go back to his puppy days.  Have you tried taking him out immediately after he's eaten and if your at home with him during the day, then take him out to the garden every couple of hours or so.  I have 3 and they don't bark to go out but I do have a cat flap so they can come and go whenever they please, that might also be a solution.  Wish you good luck, Diana

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Jan C

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