So we can’t even take a flight from the city where we live due to having to drive essentially just to drop him off. I totally get your feelings. He.still runs around like a puppy when you offer him a treat but I am just feeling that with all of his health issues it may be time to let him go. Sounds like a feeble reason put like that, but it was the whole package, you know? Often you can just take them outside treat with stain/odor solution and hose it off and leave it to dry as they dry quickly. The same brand makes girl dog diapers. I was going to but forgot 🙂 I plan to write a separate post on that later. How can I re-train him to pee IN the box? Not to be a downer but I had to make the tough decision about my Chester when his mind was too far gone. It IS very frustrating though and, at least for me, impossible to be all hearts and roses about it every time. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. I also discovered that, since Chester is in-between sizes, I had to order a larger size wrap to accommodate the pad. Do you have any tips to share to deal with it and help keep your house clean? Shiner has wet the bed in her sleep a handful of times in the past few months and has accidents in the house on occasion. Ill have to take a step back and understand it’s not he fault, thanks for making me realize this, she has been with me since she was a pup 8 weeks old. The vet said he had crystals in his urine, but as many times as we have been to the vet nothing has changed. Hi Karen. You can get cheap area rugs on Amazon to use for now. During the day, we take her out every 60-90 minutes so she’s not peeing in the house. We replaced all our dog beds with them and could be used on the human bed too. This is some great advice and I should probably follow a few of your tips. I take her out a lot, but she still seems to need to go when I’m not expecting it. Etrrr, I hate it but…what do we do!’!’ Poor baby? So that is how we got Debbie. This has been going on for nearly 2 years. I admit I scolded her, but your encouragement helped me get over myself. He is fully housebroken. I love him and I’m so grateful for the 12 years I had with him but my mom thinks we need to put him down, and I think she’s probably right. She will go alot of times, pace, run into the deck rails, miss steps and constantly wanders in the yard. You will need to make or buy several Belly Bands so you have a backup when you do have to wash them. He’s healthy. His organs are functioning correctly and his tests all come back normal. So I fashioned a very large box with 3 sides at floor level with 2 pee pads in it. My little 12 lb mutt, Sparky is 18. It sounds like even those solutions aren’t working for you guys (and that’s totally ok. One can only handle so much). I just can’t do this any more. I’ve had several old, incontinent large breed dogs. The night before it was time for us to part for ever I dreamt that Ben and Buzzy ( a schnauzer I had 50 years ago ) were walking up the hill out side of our home. We keep him in a corner when he is inside on hard floor so clean up will be easier. Our bichon Ellie will be 14 in another 4 months. Hi Cat. My 14 yr old yorkie rascal is peeing alot and all he want to do is sleep sleep sleep. What I’ve ordered and am picking up next week is a gym mat roll from lowes: It can be frustrating but it’s the trade off for all those wonderful years together. I know that my sadness about Chester getting old and losing some of his normal self did not help my stress when dealing with his peeing issue. The vet also said his liver enzymes were very high, possibly indicating Cushings, but we cannot afford the treatment for this disease. Even if the rest of the bed gets dirty though, it’s really easy to clean and the bolsters zip out and aren’t too heavy when wet. WHY MUST he pee in front of it or at the front edge, off the edge??? If he is doing it when you are gone, consider crating him or restricting him to the kitchen using a pet gate. Hi Janet. I am glad to hear you had a good experience with them. Of course they are your companion but no one wants to run around all day hassling with pee. Sometimes the cause can be as simple as a urinary tract infection. I am sorry that you are having to deal with the joys of old age. This is when you need to be strong! I’m sorry about Sparky. Hi David. Enjoy that adorable sweet boy as long as you can! You need to admit that maybe your routine is entering a different phase and you might need to make extra efforts to accommodate your dog. Our elderly female Beatle dog is an estimated age of ten to thirteen years of age. I don’t have a Doxie, but am thinking if adopting one. https://m.lowes.com/pd/NuTek-48-in-x-120-in-Black-Loose-Lay-Rubber-Sheet/50199883. I have a 12 year old Chihuahua/Jack Russel mix, and he’s been going in the house more frequently. My 10 year old teacup Maltese has always used pee pads in a big litter box. We also tried incontinence medication but it made no difference. She also climbs pressure gates. Ben was dying of cancer and old age. If you wish to end your pet’s pain, they should be taken to a veterinarian to do so. Jeffie became incontinent, bless his heart. Our dog is 13 years old and has just begun to pee inside. Aleda Morris. I’ve started taking Chester out every hour to hour and a half now even if he doesn’t “tell us” he needs it. Is there a reason for this behavior? (get the diapers if you have a female dog). We are definitely happy we have wood floors, because that does make it so much easier. We’re not here yet, but we will be someday. I have a 7yr old Jack Russell Terrier. Ah, I get your frustration Theresa. I’m home now though and its been better. I think it’s because I am disabled and we have always had an extraordinary amount of time together. They can always be refinished someday if we want. However, I have to use it so much now, the smell is starting to make me nauseous so I switched to the citrus scented Biokleen Bac-Out. Described as sometimes stubborn but always charming, this hound with little legs was originally bred in France and Belgium and revered for their accuracy sniffing out prey during a hunt. As you will see, my decision was based on many factors – grace for him, the wellbeing of my other dog, and my own personal/family wellbeing. She was nearly blind and deaf which I think confused her where she was at times. Others I have looked at are just junk. Ah yes – ” the yard “. I highly suggest going the diaper route. I am going to try out the diapers and also simply having some puppy pads around the house. Is a 14 year old wire haired Fox Terrier still very active but my carpet is taking a toll with his in-house peeing this last year, even though I let him out frequently and he doesn’t seem to like to use the pee pads. He has been checked by 3 different labs for kidney and organ function and an array of other blood values. Older dogs definitely sleep longer. Luckily the same vet family members have cared for all of them. But our other dog just seems to be very spiteful. Maybe, like me, you will have to haul your queen comforter to the laundromat once in a while but at least you don’t have to pay a ton to get it dry cleaned (which probably won’t get the pee out anyway) or throw it away. Any suggestion on how to control this, other than the ones on here that I have tried. Costco has cheap memory foam bath mats with rubber backing that can go in the washer and when stacked make a better cozy bed than many fiber filled dog beds and are perfect size for a GSD. Hi Larry. I hope you can find diapers that work for you guys because those were a total game-changer for me. I was home much when it started, i was in another city and my family didn’t let her out as often as needed. Being washable is definitely key. Put dirty bedding in washing machine, spray bed with bleach water and wipe dry with paper towel. If we teach our youngsters that love is only while things are easy we are not dong anyone any favours. Here’s the reviews page on Amazon and some interesting feedback from dog owners who raved about how helpful it was, http://www.amazon.com/Natures-Way-Corn-Capsules-Count/dp/B005U912I0/ref=sr_1_1?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1443838103&sr=1-1&keywords=corn+silk+dog#customerReviews, Poor Chester he certainly is getting up in years. I live in a mainly carpeted rental and am sure there is damage to the carpets already. German Shepherd Poodle Labrador Retriever Pomeranian French Bulldog Shih-Tzu Golden Retriever Chihuahua Boxer Pug Siberian Husky Maltese Yorkshire Terrier Dachshund. They work great and you put a male guard from Deprnds in them so not so much washing. Chili is a long hair mini DOXIE , the best of the best! I have a 17 year old yorkie and she is in her last days.Not eating, only drinking water.And peeing on the floor this process is super hard, I can completely relate to what you are saying. Hi Sharon. He has also caused us to have to reupholster a leather seat in the car due to him urinating a huge amount on it one time. I would still like a belly band type option that he can’t wiggle out of though because I know it’s only a matter of time before he starts getting it off when I am home. Unless there is a treatable cause like these things, you probably won’t be able to train it out of her, sorry to say. Though not a medical condition, submissive urination may result from abusive behavior or vocalization towards your dog. Chester has only been peeing in the house for the last year and I spent the first few months huffing and puffing about it. He is still peeing in house and outside when we go out. She may also have diabetes or kidney disease. If you are apprehensive about shelters, is asking your vet perform this last task better? I’ll look them up. Are they plush? Also, diapers have been a miracle for us. It COULD also be because he is startled but I’ve heard of that a lot less. We have been saying for years, you don’t replace carpet when you have a 13 year old dog…14 year old dog…15 year old dog… We knew this would probably happen one day. She was originally adopted by my brother from a family that posted an ad of her on Craigslist. He peed off the edge every time. I had never heard of the Lenny pads. My 2 Shih Tzus were potty train at 3 moths to the potty pad, they are 7 and 9. I trained them with treats. This helps me to hear about other seniors. I understand where you are coming from. I am not sure how on got to your website. I tried not to respond to her “almost bite” and since that time which has been a couple of months I don’t remember her testing me again. Tape potty pads to the underside of your rug before you lay it on top of the non-slip rug padding (you definitely want that anyway, but especially if you are taping slick potty pads to the bottom of the rug). I used one the wire fence-type play areas and put it on a piece of horse stall mating. So, after he decided to get her, he saw her in person and took her home. My heart breaks because I think her body is starting to give way to her illnesses and she’s got nothing but pain and humility coming her way. Its a constant battle and war with her and we are all missing out on much needed sleep every single night because she paces and won’t stay still EVER and will constantly go to the door to be let outside. Nature’s Miracle enzyme cleaner has been my favorite for years. I think you guys covered everything; the only thing I can add is, “Jellybean Rugs” are completely machine washable and dryable. She hardly ever actually needs to urinate or deficate 30+ times a day buy she will go to the door nonstop and act like she HAS to go potty. My boys are both 15 and barney has started peeing on the floor even after you gave opened the door and tried to encourage him to go out he just walks around peeing. He also has separation anxiety, I know someone had mentioned their dog did also …he is on amitriptyline for that along with carprofen the gabapentin and dasuquin. I know it’s frustrating to have to clean up after your dog all of the time. […], Your email address will not be published. Luckily, Chester never liked to gamble. Chester used to pee on the rug as soon as I left even if I had just taken him out. Try to only use household things that are easily washed. That’s definitely an important point to make. Here is the link below. Good luck. My senior wiener Spencer will be 18 in a couple of weeks. I suggest finding a diaper brand that you like and then consulting their size chart to find the right one. What is a “Jellybean Rug”? I can’t quite figure out what is going on with Chester. I find a great way to cope with the peeing problem is to use doggie diapers or belly bands on our dog. I gave to 15 year old female miniature doxies that I rescued. Thank you xx. We’ve taught him not to poop and pee in his “house” (crate) and that he doesn’t need to be dirty anymore, but he is still peeing on the floor. Anyone have tips, tricks, advise? Please no nonsense remedies that don’t work or time consuming solutions. #91462668 - Warning forbidden sign no dog peeing and pooping. I did that first thing. I have a 3 yr old male Jack Russell. Benny is 4 months shy of 13-has cushings,on medication,spent about $2400 on him in 18 months-and started peeing on the living room rug lately…its cold out (mid teens) bald belly due to the Cushing, but makes no attempt to ask to go out unless it’s between 4:30 and 6 a.m. and breakfast is right after that…he occasionally barks to be let out; but again,between 4:30 and 6 a.m. I’m at my wit’s end. Our mixed breed male dog Kolby(Maltese and we think Pom)is literally peeing everywhere. Then you only wash the cover and the guts of the bed are fine. Until you can have her seen by your veterinarian, the best thing to do is not to limit her water, as you don't want her to get dehydrated. Hi Che. You are so right about the friend analogy. For example, a urinary tract infection may cost around $350 whereas if your dog has ectopic ureters, the cost may be around $5,000. I am glad that they found out what was wrong with your pup though and that the treatment helped both issues. My ODH senior has started having this issue in the past year, and washable diapers were a big help. and all I could think about was the messes I was going to have to clean up while managing a house hold with 3 little humans running around with their own bathroom issues.. He’s always been on amitriptyline. You might think your choice of canine companion is restricted to purse-size pups, but many people are surprised to learn that living large is often the way to go when choosing a dog for a small space.. Big dogs get a bad rap as apartment dwellers, but it’s one that’s undeserved. I love him he is an amazing dog. You didn’t mention using belly bands, which I think are a great option to use along with other things. Meds did help her increased thirst and peeing. It never hurts to rule that possibility out though by speaking with your veterinarian. Dealing with a dog that pees in the house is definitely frustrating though. Additionally, many dogs may become senile in their old age and not realize they are urinating. I thought maybe his hips hurt when stepping into it, so I began using a boot rack with the pad. I hope some of my suggestions helped. Then he started peeing on the bed in his crate, which is unusual for dogs because they usually won’t “soil their den”. The advice is basically the same for both. My 9 year old toy poodle started to have weakness in walking about a month ago,then periodically falling down. I’m going to look into the belly bands and also getting some throw rugs. And they aren’t going to be with us forever. The ureters are small tubes that connect the kidneys to the bladder. After reading all the posts it doesn’t sound like anyone else is having the same problem, so what am I doing wrong? Chester is 14 years young and he’s still “got it” in a lot of ways. I clean up in a hurry, sometimes just with water, and let the air get to the floor for awhile before I put down a new weepad. And sometimes I just forget to put one back on when Chester comes back in from inside. I tried the belly bands with the pad inside and it just soaked his underbelly with urine and I had to give him a bath every morning when I took off the band. My current senior dog is used to the potty pads and almost always uses the one we leave for her in the laundry room if she can’t wait. This guy is absolutely hilarious and so snuggly! The Rover.com dog forum is a community of dog lovers where you can ask and answer dog care and puppy care questions with other dog parents just like you. We try to keep an eye on him and take him out as soon as he wakes up, even if we have to carry him out to the lawn. They can seem really bad one day and then not so bad, or even good, another. Age-related incontinence may not be entirely preventable, but some medications may help your older dog; however, it is important to safeguard your dog against possible diseases that affect bladder control in older dogs. Old dogs just do old dog things and peeing in the house is one of them. I think Chester usually does it when he is sleeping too. So I don’t think it’s an incontinence issue. Hello! I never thought I would bond over dog pee LOL. My Chester, who has to pee almost every hour and has to wear diapers during the day, can hold it at night with no issues (we’ve had an accident only once or twice). I rattled on enough excuse me. I invested in some string lights which I’ve run along the floor to act as a mini ‘runway strip’ that leads to the doggy door. I understand that old dogs will start to pee in the house but I have a 14 year old beagle that will pee in the same spot and nowhere else, I think she is doing this when she is mad at us. Im retired and home with him every day, have established routines outside every day for potty and exercise, cant believe i did not pick up on his peeing problem. Thank you for clarifying this issue. We have upped our outing schedule, too, and figured out that where she used to be fine for a few hours after her after-dinner walk, she now needs to go out again an hour later and ~then~ is ok for a while. I love them so much. Also, if you think they would be open to it, have your parents read my article. So if this is something you would be interested in trying with Chester you may need to just find the right one or fit for him 🙂. That can happen to a dog that never had it before when they age or it can get worse (maybe she had it mildly before). I was physically ill for a week when I was deciding to let him go. Hi Mary. At night we have a potty pad down in the bathroom near where she sleeps so it’s easy access. She’s been getting snippy and has been having accidents on the carpet too. It’s either a medical or behavioral issue. Thanks for the vinegar tip. The adhere to a Velcro like floor covering that is like a rubbery plastic; the rug can be detached, folded and placed in washing machine (front loading). It is in a bathroom, and sometimes he pees on the carpet in front of it st the edge of the bathroom. Ben was a fabulous dog who never got on the furniture, only twice peed In the house . old having been terribly neglected and used as a stud in a small scale puppy mill. Ha, ha. My mom got a female aussiedoodle mix,she one years old and has the top training,she's spent at least 8,000 on her in training. And, most importantly, remembering how lucky we are to still have her. My life became so much easier, and my relationship with Chester got better, when we went that route. No one wants to let a pet go but I do believe there is a point in time when their quality of life is so diminished that putting them down is a reasonable option. I offer many ways to “help. In fact, Shih Tzus are really good dogs for those living in the types of small apartments many college students live in. She may have a urinary tract infection causing her to pee this much. With that being said, dealing with an old dog peeing and pooping everywhere is frustrating and hard work. I have a 12-year-old mini dachshund male. I LOVE this post. It is great to find that I am not the only one having to deal with a dog that pees and poops inside the house on an almost daily basis now. I’m going to have to change things around the home, puppy pads and what ever else I can find to help him through this time. (Like hes walking/running around pittling) This sometimes happens in other areas around the house when hes excited or needs to go out. We tried to give him less water and that doesn’t work. 90% of the time he pees on the floor in front of it, whether I am home or not. THANK YOU FOR THE INFORMATION. In the house (currently live in an apartment) they used to go in the bathroom in front of the toilet. I might have to try that. Didn’t have this with our 16 yr old poodle but​ we treat her as if she is an older family member. I was fortunate to find these articles on dogs aging and having accidents in the house. I can’t begin to describe but a lifesaver it was once I found male wraps that worked for my Chester. Then I get the fun task of getting in the car and driving to work (hows that to start your day) This is after taking him out over 5 times during the day. I’m sorry to hear that Chester is starting to show some signs of aging – only because I wish all of our dogs could stay young for many more years. I’m wondering if the combination of medications which do cause lethargy are just making him too tired to be bothered with making it to the door and he Is just saying oh well the dining room table legs seem just fine. He came to us at 6 yrs. But until our old girl goes this is the answer. We cannot put her in a crate, she will howl and complain the entire time. I didn’t have many old ratty towels when this issue started so I took the opportunity to buy myself some nice new ones and bump the current ones into the dog towel stack. However, when ectopic ureters fail to connect the kidneys to the bladder, urine is leaked out to where the defective ureters lead, such as the uterus or vagina. More importantly, their products are Made in USA! For one who just couldn’t seem to grasp the concept of potty pads, we would gate her in the (large) kitchen when we were gone for the day, so at least when she peed it was easy to clean up and non-damaging to the floor. Sometimes we have giveaways too. We want our pets to live forever but you have to come to terms that your dog is now a senior and might start to lose some of their faculties. The vet put him on selegiline for cognitive dysfunction, and that worked pretty well for awhile, but now he’s so far along that even on the highest dosage possible he pees in the house multiple times per day. Contacting a veterinarian from this website, or at least looking at their quality of life checklist, can help you decide if it’s time to say goodbye to your dog. Like you i cared for her when she could hardly walk. He has arthritis which we have stairs at every door to our house so he has a slight problem going down the stairs. it’s time to get an assessment from the vet in allowing your pet move forward in peace. Of course it hasn’t- as proven by her peeing during an afternoon nap today on our bed. You should not show a brushed Lagotto (like a Poodle) in show ring. note: some of the links below are affiliate links, which means that we get a few pennies if you make a purchase. It would help though. Have you told that vet that you question letting your dog go? One is a 16 (she’ll be 17 in Jan.) toy fox terrier. Two days of biting was two days too many . Another thing that seems to be a factor is he just recently went on a couple of different medications for allergies. My 16 yr old shin tzu has started peeing everywhere. Hi Renee. I have to visit the laundromat to wash our down comforter (or down sleeping bags if we have been camping) every couple of months anyway. I think the point of people here is that, if one is not ready, here are some ways to deal with it a little longer. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. I do think adopting another senior dog is be less stressful. This one looks much more simple. I don’t scold him, and I definitely DO NOT spank him. Good luck and many doxies make 17 so 13 is not that old. The phrase ‘what goes around, comes around’ springs to mind. Your dog should always have a clean, dry area to sleep in to help prevent another health-related issue from occurring as well. You don’t give up on a family member because they’re having a health crisis. She is going on 10. I’m glad you found a system that works for you. Now, I just need to wash the towels, not the area rug. I link to the ones we used in this article but you can also see them here https://amzn.to/3aoDfiK (this is an affiliate link so I may receive a small commission of you make a purchase). It brought light into the situation for myself and my shihtzu. So I fashioned a very large box with 3 sides at floor level with 2 pee pads in it. I just chalk it up to her getting older. She has chronic right ear infections and have been on many meds for allergies. We have ignored this behavior for months now but it does not seem to be getting any better. He’s my child and yet my emotional therapy. I think that how stubborn depends on the individual dog. Should I be concerned?? If you use a diaper for long periods you need to use a diaper onitment like A&D to protect his prepuce.