Dog suddenly is peeing in house

[ElDiabloBlanco]

We have 2 doxxie/chihuahua mix dogs ( both rescues). The little guy is 16 months and has been totally housebroken since he was a little pup. We recently went on vacation and boarded the dogs for a couple of days at a very reputable place that we've used before. No issues while they were there according to the boarding folks. They've been home about a week. Suddenly, the little guy will randomly lift his leg and pee on furniture, pillows, etc. He seems totally healthy, so I don't think he has medical issues. Any advice on how to deal with this? It's driving us nuts!

[nsureit]

Happened to us, too. Our vet said this is caused by anxiety. The boarding probably confused the little feller. Should stop on his own in a few days. Just love him as much as you can. Good luck.

[Jetrow]

I love Cheweenies! They just sort of have the best of both breeds it seems.
Have a vet check up just to make sure it's not a health issue. I know he seems healthy but there could be a problem that isn't really visible at this stage.

Other than that, let him know it isn't ok to do that. If you catch him in the act make a noise and make him leave that area. A water bottle with clean water in it makes for a good squirt gun that can extend your reach. One quick shot in the rear usually gets the message across but you must catch him in the act. Afterward just comes off like your mean to the dog.

[crosse79]

2 reasons already mentioned above - possible health and also anxiety. See if his behaviour changes back to normal in a few days.

[smiert spionam]

On the health front, you might check for a bladder infection, in particular.

In the meantime, it probably makes sense to go back to basic potty training -- lots of trips out, esp. after all meals or water, with plenty of positive reinforcement of going when/where he's supposed to. Hopefully it won't take long to reset his wee brain.

[Guitar Josh]

Building on Smiert's comment, don't have water readily available. Make the dog know that water will be available upon waking and during certain times of the day, which will be followed by urination. Habit can be very helpful in these circumstances.

[haml]

This recently happened to a friend's dog. Turned out to be kidney stones and required major surgery for removal.

[bluesjunior]

In this case I would bet it is because they weren't exercised enough while in the kennels. So the cage becomes home and it is okay to pee there. They then take this new behaviour home with them. Just go back to houstraining them again and it will pass.

[scottlr]

Happy to be back home, and marking his territory?

[Jahn]

could also be urinary tract infection. don't keep living with pee in your house - one vet visit and some meds might clear that up.

[ElDiabloBlanco]

Thanks for all the suggestion - appreciate it. I'm sure he got enough exercise when boarded. The anxiety is definitely a possibility and I'll get him in to the vet if it persists over the weekend.

[SlyStrat]

Our cat started doing that. He had a urinary blockage.

[Orville Greco]

May very well be yr little guy is reaching that age & is going around & marking his territory!

If thats the case check with yr vet at what age he can be fixed & fix'em, thats what we did with out trigger & now he goes on the paper set up or outside, well most of the time haha

[blues junkie]

Originally Posted by Jahn

could also be urinary tract infection. don't keep living with pee in your house - one vet visit and some meds might clear that up.

yep, that's what I was thinking. Take him to the vet to get checked out.

[ElDiabloBlanco]

Originally Posted by Orville Greco

May very well be yr little guy is reaching that age & is going around & marking his territory!

If thats the case check with yr vet at what age he can be fixed & fix'em, thats what we did with out trigger & now he goes on the paper set up or outside, well most of the time haha

He was fixed right when we got him a year ago.