Older Dog Housetraining When There Are Mental Issues

There can be cases where there is a breakdown and regression of older dog housetraining habits that may start as psychological and eventually end up being a medical issue. An example of this would be the dog that suddenly forgets his housebreaking and urinates out of jealousy and spite.

Your dog housetraining at this point appears to have been forgotten. Your dog could develop a psychosomatic urinary tract infection, therefore giving him a reason to eliminate at will anywhere in the house. Such a condition can be inspired by the arrival of another pet like a cat or a bird, a new baby, or any other attention-stealing tangible. Verbally punishing at these times may only aggravate the issue.

Your Dog Is Attention Seeking

The dog is getting the attention he wants and as long as the increased attention is coming, even in the form of shame or punishment, the dog will continue to do what is resulting in that attention. Competition can cause a breakdown in toilet habits without the problem evolving into a psychosomatic urinary tract infection. The dog owner should understand that competition alone could cause of the problem and as such when there is competition, the dog wets.

The competition may be all in his head or reality and a complete exam to find out if any current changes in the family or household may be necessary. Something may be giving the dog a feeling that its position, or your affection for it is in jeopardy. Whether actual or simply imagined, it is very real to the dog. If the problem is the result of competitiveness, you can increase quality time with your dog, possibly even being overly affectionate, and this may work in reversing the motive that results in bad deeds. Spend time with your dog and do a little dog house training.

Continual Bad Dog Behavior

Then, you have the kind of dog who feels free to wet everywhere and on everything including your furniture and bed in order to try and control the environment he is in. This particular dog can be described as selfish and narcissistic and will wet anything around as a way to stake a claim on territory. This is a dog that needs a master in all the purest and literal sense of the word.

That particular kind of dog knows it is the boss or leader of the pack, even if he is reluctant to be one. This kind of dog may be insecure and requires confident and strong leadership. These actions usually materialize as a result of easy going dog owners who spoil and baby their dog, where the ratio of love and discipline are tipped only in the direction of love.

Your old friend may just need a little love and kindness and this makes for great dog housetraining.