Cocker Spaniel Peeing In The House
by Josie
What's going on? Reply from Pauline (Web Owner) It’s very difficult to offer advice with so little information and not knowing your dog or circumstances. I don’t understand what you mean when you say trained to poop/pee 'on pair upstairs’ but I’m assuming that either you’re out at work all day or you’ve not got a yard or garden, and that he has a specific place in the house where you allow him to do his toilet. First of all, I'd recommend that you ask your vet to check that there’s not an underlying health problem causing your dog to suddenly begin marking in your home. Have there been any changes in the household recently that could be causing him distress or anxiety, such as the introduction of another pet, or person? If you’re out at work all day and he’s locked up in the house, he may be 'protesting' to that. If he’s suddenly become destructive too, ie chewing or scratching, your cocker may be suffering from separation anxiety. If you could get a neighbour to pop in during the day and exercise him and then when you finish work, give him a proper walk – that could help. In addition to plenty of exercise, walking also gives him the opportunity to empty his bladder and bowels. This should mean that he can’t do this in your home. I’d also recommend that you re-housetrain your cocker – see our article on potty training a puppy. Let's see what our visitors have to say! Cocker Spaniel Questions And Answers Return to About Cocker Spaniels - Homepage
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