How can I stop my dog from peeing in the house?

I have a 6 month old male (neutered) pug. He is taken out regularly (every time he sniffs anything or anywhere) and is crated. A few times a week, he goes in the house, usually he hikes his leg on the bottom of the couch. Or he'll "go" in my living room,…

    How can I stop my dog from peeing in the house?

    I have a 6 month old male (neutered) pug. He is taken out regularly (every time he sniffs anything or anywhere) and is crated. A few times a week, he goes in the house, usually he hikes his leg on the bottom of the couch. Or he'll "go" in my living room,…...
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    • When you see him doing it, tell him off verbally, put him outside, and then ignore him for half an hour or so. When he does go outside, make a fuss of him, tell him he's a good boy, give him a treat. The positive aspect of the training is likely to be more effective than the negative.

    • What I did was controlled how much my dog dranks according to the type of day or exercise he got and offered it to him, regulary though! Otherwise when you put it down don't fill it up fill it half up!!Also at night I would put down icecubes instead of water so he doe'nt drink as much but thrist is quenched but not enough to pee all ove the house.

    • Roll up a newspaper and swat him on the hinney. Enough to make a pop sound and nothing that does any damage... just to startle him and tell him sternly NOOOOOOOOOO. Then point to the mess, don't rub his nose in it. Keep him from the area he went because no matter how much you clean it, he'll still be able to smell it and that includes rug/carpet shampooing. Go outside and spend the time making him understand that he doesn't go in until he goes. Sometimes they'll fake like they're going and that's OK. At least he knows. If he's peeing in your house because you're at work 8-5, than it falls on you to get your butt over to your home or a friend,family member or neighbor to let him out. Dogs shouldn't have to hold it for over 5-hours indoors and that includes while you get up and get ready for work and he still hasn't went outside. Count all those hours he didn't go outsideDo the work, it's your pet and try not to be overly violent. Dogs are smart, they'll be trained to do about anything if their 'master' spends a little time with them.Also, dogs get irregular just like anybody. So never get angry at your pet if he wakes you up barking,scratching or whinning to be let out to go 'potty'. If it gets to be nightly, take him out later to go to the bathroom before you go to bed. Or get a doggie door installed to the fenced backyard.

    • tell him, NO, sternly, but don't scream at him, then take him to the bathroom where you set newspaper and hold him there for a while and keep on doing this until he stops peeing where u don't want to

    • A puppy is like a baby. He will relieve himself anywhere, anytime. Because a newly adopted adult dog is unfamiliar with your home, he may not understand where he should "go"! Housetraining, or teaching your dog to go outside to relieve himself, is an important lesson your dog must learn. It is up to you, the new parent, to housetrain your new puppy or dog with patience, love and understanding. CRATE TRAININGIn the wild, wolves live in a den or cave. It is important the entire wolf pack keep this area clean. The same idea works with your family pet. Your dog’s crate is his home, his bedroom. It is likely that your dog will not like to soil his bed. Therefore, he will wait until he is let out to do his business. HOUSETRAINING WITH YOUR CRATEOn average, puppies can hold their bladders one hour for every month they have been alive, plus one hour. For example, if you have a three month old puppy, he can wait 3 + 1 = 4 hours. If you work longer than this, the best solution is to have someone (a neighbour, a relative, a dog walker) come in at an appropriate time to let your dog out.100 PER CENT SUPERVISIONSupervision is the key to housetraining! While you are at home, your dog must be supervised. Whether you are watching television, making dinner, on the phone or on the computer, your puppy must be watched. While it sounds like an impossible task, it isn’t. Keeping the crate in a social part of the house makes it easier. Using a house lead – a small, thin lead with a little clip on it – also helps immensely. Outside, you put a lead on your dog so you can control him. If the lead is removed after returning home, control is lost. For example, when watching television, have the lead tied to a couch leg. Your dog can have his blanket and toys with him. He’ll feel safe and comfortable. The majority of accidents happen when your pup wanders off and you haven’t noticed. You don’t want him to sneak off into the kitchen and find a puddle a short time later. If your pup is kept from wandering, the possibility of an accident is diminished because he will not eliminate where he is sitting. 100 per cent supervision means ensuring your dog is playing with you, in his crate, outside or on his house lead.SCHEDULINGIn the morning, take your dog outside. He should urinate and possibly have a bowel movement. Spend about five to seven minutes with him and then bring him in. Do not play with him yet. Feed him breakfast, either in the crate or with the lead, and supervise it. If your pup did not have a bowel movement earlier, take him back outside about 15 minutes after he has eaten. Use the lead to keep your pup moving along while outside. Otherwise, he may start sniffing, stopping and playing to avoid the job at hand. You can say “hurry up” and your dog will begin to associate these words with the task at hand. Praise him excessively when he has eliminated. Bring him back in the house and place him in his crate if you are going to work. Continue to supervise him with the crate or the lead if you are home. When returning after being out, go directly to the crate, let him out, praise him and put him back in. Feed him his meal, take him outside 15 minutes after he has eaten, praise him after he eliminates, and bring him back in. Continue to follow the same steps consistently.While you are home, you should take your pup outside on a regular basis. Even if your pup is in a crate or on a house lead, he still needs the opportunity to eliminate. Also, be careful what you wish for! A pup who barks to go outside may be cute and clever now. However, you must try not to fall into the habit of leaping up every time your dog wants in or out. It is a very submissive gesture on your part. Have your pup wait a moment or two. Setting up a schedule is also a good idea. If your pup is under four months of age, take him out for five minutes every hour on the hour. If your pup is over four months old, take him out every second hour on the hour. The schedule will help you remember when to take him out. Go out for five minutes only. It provides the opportunity to eliminate even if your pup may not need to go. Take your dog out after active play and also after napping. If an accident occurs, you may have forgotten to take him out .FEEDING TIME Having a puppy drink a lot of water and then placing him in his crate is much more unkind than letting him be a bit thirsty for an hour or two. Adult dogs should have access to drinking water at all times. However, this is not the case for untrained pups. Most parents will not allow their children to drink a big glass of water before going to bed. Avoid setting your pup up for failure. Restrict his water intake to three or four drinks daily and make sure you remove the water dish about three hours before bedtime. This will help your dog sleep more comfortably.If it is a hot evening, supply your pup with a few ice cubes. They will enter your dog’s system at a slower pace. When feeding your pup, provide a high-quality food that is a good source of protein. The food must be concentrated so your puppy’s body doesn’t require much of it. If you feed less, your puppy eliminates less. Food is directly related to how well puppies do in their housetraining.EXERCISEIt is important that your pup gets a lot of exercise, especially while crate training. You can play fetch, chase or hide and seek in your home. You can call ‘come’ at the same time to provide further training. Anyway you do it, your pup needs to be able to run and play.