Serious Peeing Problem!
She has also taken to peeing when someone touches her. Sometimes it doesn't even take that. A look might make her pee. I used to be able to make her excited and happy by saying "Woogee woogee woogee", but now it makes her pee! When she is taken outside she pees on the cement and will not go on the grass. (She won't come onto the grass when called either). I am VERY worried. She seems like she is scared, but neither my husband nor I have punished her in the least. The urine is very strong smelling as well. We have two others (a male and their baby) and they aren't having any of the same problems. She was spayed recently (November) but these issues started more recently. Right around when my daughter was born (in February). I am wondering if she is stressed out and what I can do to alleviate her suffering. Thanks for anyone's help! ~Natalie |
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| I would take her to the vet..... it could be an infection, or possibly spay incontinence. Some female dogs become incontinent after being spayed.
It could also be stress, or dietary changes, family changes etc... but I would rule out a medical cause first. Welcome to the forum  |
| First a visit to the vet to rule out any physical problems.
Secondly, changes in the home dynamics can very easily cause behaviorl changes in your pet. For the house-training, be patient. Don't force her into anything and start to put her potty duties on cue. Take her out on a leash for duties, and as soon as she starts to go give it a name "go pee", "potty" or whatever you want, (quietly, and give her a tasty treat. Not kibble or a biscuit, but a tiny piece of cheese or hot dog or chicken or whatever she REALLY likes. Eventually she will go on command and you can then move her to an area that you want her to go. Big rewards when she does anything that shows progress to your goal. If she is going in the house it is probably because there are lots of corners and areas she can hide and do it. Any accidents must be throughly cleaned up with something like Nature's Miracle" that will take out the scent completely. Otherwise it is like the area has a sign that says "Pee here" for her. The peeing when you touch her or look at her MIGHT be submissive urination. It means she is being submissive to you and looks to you as being stronger and in power over her. This is not a bad thing, but she needs to have her confidence built up in order for this to stop. Don't ever correct her by frightening her or hurting her for any of thise problems, or they will not get solved. Be patient and reward her for going outside, and ignore the unination when you pay attention to her. Before you do any interactions with her call her (no peeking) from a side angle and ask for a sit. This will give her something else to think about and will not make her feel intimidated. But first rule out an infection. Let us know how things go. |
| Ditto to Bosley's Mom. If a vet check-up shows nothing wrong, I would consider submissive urination, especially since a look can be enough to make her piddle. If she's confused about where to "potty" anyway, it may be adding to her anxiety, causing her to be unsure.
Both of our sheepies took FOREVER to housebreak...we had lakes in our house! We found that extremely low-key, extra positive reinforcement finally did the trick. We'd take the dog out, and when he started to piddle, we'd say "potty" over and over again, but not in an excited manner. As soon as they finished, a "good boy" in a very calm voice, with an extra tasty treat. It didn't take long before we could ask if he had to go potty, and tell him to "speak" if he did. As far as piddling in the grass, rather than on the concrete, I agree with Bosley's Mom. Don't force her onto the grass. After the tasty treats, and she associates whatever word you choose for "potty" with the act of peeing, then you can probably lure her onto the grass with her favorite goody, and then say your buzz word. She will get it, cuz sheepies are SMART! Good luck with your babies, both two and four-legged! |
| Sometimes if they hold it real long the urine can be real strong smelling or if there is an infection or fever.
One trainer had told us it's good to turn your back to them while they take care of business. You might also try taking treats out with you when she potties and when she's completed the task where you want her to, praise her in a soft, low key manner, give her the treat and the both of you go on your way. By all means, have her vet checked as others have recommended though. My sheepie-girl has struvite crystals which caused here to pee in the house (one of the problems her previous owner indicated when she turned her in to rescue). The urge is so strong they just can't control it. Good luck and please keep us posted. |
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