How does my dog miss the pee pad when it's right beside her? Advice to get her to pee on the pad?

Question

OMG my dog despite having a pad that she used before in front of her peed on the carpet a little so I picked her up mid peeing and put her on the pad. She left the pad went in her bed and peed! For all I know, her bed was urine free. I put baking soda on the carpet and when it's soaked up, I put urine remover to neutralize the area. She doesn't go on one specific spot on the carpet but everywhere because I'd imagine she's making a new spot since the smell of urine from past " accidents" is gone.

She is 12 years old and a purebred chihuahua. I don't understand these mistakes as she knew to pretty much go on the pads before. She is testing my nerves. I have spanked her in the past and I'd have to say it cut down on the number of accidents she has.. But really? Missing the pee pad when it's right beside her... Or even when I place her on it? This is ridic

Answer 1

I set out 3 pads a day, end to end, in a narrow hallway, for my dog to use. You may want to try six pads a day, 2 rows of 3, with the sides touching and even overlapping.



Dogs sniff the pads with their noses but unfortunately, the part that pees (as I'm SURE you know !) is on the other end. So, their heads can be over the pad but their hind ends over the floor. Then they miss the pad.



This is why I still keep odor neutralizer made for dog pee and poop handy, because sometimes he misses. Please also keep in mind that most dogs will only use a pad ONCE. I've noticed that my small dog will pee twice and sometimes three times before I get home from work, so I always set out 3 pads. Your dog may need to pee more often, or pee larger amounts, I don't know. I think you need to set out more pads.



People who don't live alone or have long or irregular work hours and no place to install a dog door do NOT understand how necessary puppy pads are for so many of us.



Your dog got scared when you picked her up and put her on the pad so she went to a place she thinks of as her own and peed there. This is just a dog thing. Please don't move or touch a dog when it is peeing or pooping or you could end up with a lot of inappropriate peeing/pooping. Then you might have to start over, with something like the Puppy Apartment (see YouTube)...or teach her to use the outdoors exclusively, if that will work with your schedule.

Answer 2

Find what motivates your dog. Some dogs do anything for food. Some dogs do anything for Toys. Some do anything for a good petting. Some do anything for only one type of food, like cheese, or hotdog. Some only have interest in training for 5 minutes at a time, and others can go for an hour. Figure out what your dog is willing to work for, and then work with her in sessions that are no longer than she can tolerate. How to train your dog properly https://tr.im/zkYaQ



Sign up for a dog obedience training class. It will not train your dog. It will give you training on how you can train your dog. Most people understand the idea of training, but there is a right and a wrong way to do it, and there is good and bad technique. Timing and consistency is very important, and it helps to have feedback of someone watching you who can help you improve your technique to get more efficient results with your dog.



However, she may be somewhat anxious around other dogs, sort of like the shy kid on the playground. She will benefit from continuing what you are doing as far as asking her to sit before entering, but there are more things along those lines that will help her to calmly go in and out of the dog park. She may also benefit from going in short bursts, or only when fewer dogs are present, or avoiding times when other dogs that make her nervous are present. Maybe she just plays loud - my brother's dog is this way - or maybe she is a dogpark bully - sorry it is possible. But more likely she is just a little anxious around new dogs and she wants to play but just doesn't quite know how to do that and still feel comfortable. Don't be surprised if your dog does not actually like the dog park, and maybe she would get more enjoyment and less stress out of simply going for a good walk somewhere else.



A wagging tail does not mean that your dog is happy or even comfortable with the situation. It means your dog is emotionally aroused. This could be a happy arousal, or it could be a nervous arousal, or it could be an aggressive arousal. Go youtube it, there are plenty of videos of 'vicious' dogs who are throwing a very aggressive fit of barking and snarling while their tail is wagging vigorously. Even police dogs who are not let off the leash to chase down a suspect can be lunging and barking and snarling, and their tails are still going.

Answer 3

Some tips: -When he misbehaves, stop all play and tell him "no" as firmly as you can, and in a deep voice. If he won't pay attention to you, you can gently grab his snout, force him to look at you, and say "no" firmly. -You're right - piddle pads are a bad idea. Try crate training instead (you can Google this). Find him a crate large enough for him to stand up and turn around. That's it. For a larger mix like this, I'd find a large crate that comes with dividers, so you can just make it larger as he grows. When he's out of the crate, you watch him like a hawk for any signs he needs to go- and take him out when he shows those signs. When you cannot watch him, you put him in the crate - but not for a significant portion of the day, or for long hours on end. Praise him when he goes outside. If you catch him going inside, simply say "no" firmly and take him directly outside. At night, you can wake up once and take him out - that should be enough. By the time he's 10 weeks or so, he should be able to hold it all night long - my pup could at about 9 weeks of age, and she's much smaller. Of course take him directly out when you wake up in the morning. It takes time and patience, but you can master it. -Ignore him when he whines/cries. If you give into him every time, he'll know that gets him attention, so just ignore it altogether. It's hard, I know, but it'll be worth it in the end. If you're playing with him and training him the appropriate amount of time, he'll be fine being without you now and again. I think that puppy classes are a great idea - for such an intelligent and high-energy mix such as this, you'll want to keep his mind busy and keep him active! Enjoy your dog :)

Answer 4

First don't smack her because it might cause her to be scared to use the bathroom.



Dogs don't do things out of spite.



You just need to take her outside more. 12 is old for a dog she might be having problems holding her bladder and not meaning to pee on the carpet she probably just cant hold it as well as she use to. If you think she is peeing more take her to the vet she might have a kidney problem.

Answer 5

NEVER hit a dog! You hit a 12-year old Chihuahua? What are you thinking?!



If your dog is 12, she probably has lost bladder control because of old age, or perhaps she has a UTI. Either way, you need to take her to the vet.



Why are you trying to teach your dog to pee in the house? We see letters like yours here every day. Toss the pee pads out. They're not your friend.



Here's what you need to do to be successful with the next dog you train (this one needs a vet):



House training a puppy or rescue dog (Kikopup)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QvPiFcG7ROI



Be sure your dog hasn't eliminated in the house for at least six weeks before you even begin to relax about this.

Answer 6

Have her in a leash at all times. When you see the signs that she has to go wich include circling, staring at you, whining trying to wander off or any other strange signal take her to the pee pad and wait when she goes reward her immidiatly and tell her she is a good girl/boy you can also feed her on a schedule and predict at what times she pees and make shure she goes on the right spot. You can also first let her pee where ever she wants and put the pee pad there so she is more comftarble. If she has an accident dont get mad or scream at her/ he that will only make it worst... Good Luck

Answer 7

Throw the pads out. It only teaches the dog to pee in the house



Beating the dog teaches it nothing. If you are too lazy tot take the dog outside to potty and want it to piss in the house then beat it for pissing int he house..why do you have a dog?