Why is our dog wetting bed???

sarabe

I agree with the others that have said it might be fear or nerves if you have ruled out a medical problem.

jen1 wrote: »

....We never shout at her just a firm no like we would say to our children, even then she will sit there and shake but how else are we going to teach her right from wrong?

That's all it takes to worry a dog. Contrary to popular belief dogs do not do 'wrong' things on purpose.

It is possible that in her past, the firm no and your body language that accompanies it was a precursor to something a lot worse. The fact that she shakes when you do this is surely reason not to.

The best way to teach right from wrong is to set your dog up to succeed and reward her. When they don't have the opportunity to practice doing it wrong and doing it right is rewarded they learn far quicker than being told they are wrong.

What sort of things are you having to use a 'firm no' for.

Raksha

Adding to what Sarabe has said - does she have any bedding? Do you wash it regularly?

jen1

suki1964 I came on here for a bit of advice as this is what people do, it is no difference then asking advice on what food to feed your animal! Why comment on a post if you have nothing positive to offer?

No my dh never shouts at her and my two children are teenagers so know better. She has never liked the stairs since we picked her up from the rspca, she does have bedding which she destroys so she only has a vet bed in her basket where she sleeps during the night and when we go out. She then has a separate cushion in the front room..
I wash her bed every other week which I always have since she was a pup, obviously more when she wets the bed.

Raksha

has anything changed at home? Are you looking to move house? Anyone been made redundant? Planning a wedding?

jen1

sarabe wrote: »

What sort of things are you having to use a 'firm no' for.

Ripping her bed to shreds, eating the skirting boards, urinating on the floor which is rare.

I am trying positive training and will see how it goes..

Green_eyes_3

Could it be boredom?

Caroline_a

jen1 wrote: »

Ripping her bed to shreds, eating the skirting boards, urinating on the floor which is rare.

As a point - are you chastising her with the 'no' when she is in the act of doing these things, or when you discover them? If the dog has already done the damage then she will have no idea what she is being chastised for - dog's can't reason that the chewed skirting boards that she did an hour or 2 before is why she is being told no.

Have you tried a crate for her? Mine loved his crate, it's like a secure lair for them, but the bonus is that they can't chew when you are out! He doesnt have it any more, and (touch wood!!!) has never chewed anything apart from the bones that I give him.

cjmumto2

Does she rip the bed infront of you? If not you cant tell her off for it, if she does it when you are out then she is probably suffering separation anxiety.

some dogs are scared of going up or down stairs. It will take time, trying sitting on the first step and let her come to you and reward her and give cuddles (or what ever she likes) then move 2 the second step etc. Hopefully she will see that stairs are fun places to be.

To the person who said ask your vet, in my experience Vets have very little to do with behavioural issues and dont always tend to give the correct advice.

Raksha

How ever, it's always a good idea to consult your vet if your dog (or any animal) exhibits a change in behaviour so medical causes can be ruled out first.

suki1964

CFC wrote: »

Easy, tiger.

There is absolutely no harm in wanting people's views. Other people may have experienced or come across a similar issue. That's generally why people are members of a forum. Or are you a member of a forum simply in order to tell people not to post?

No - just following the rules

You cannot ask medical advice

Asking for behavioral advice when it comes to pets borders on medical adivce

The Op says she wants the best for her pet. Her best starting point is her vets - not us

Ive been on these forums a long time. I know there is SOME very good advice given, I also know theres some very DODGEY advice given. Not one of us is qualified to give advice


You have to understand that this in the internet where any one can pretend to be anyone and qualified in anything and where as I dont wish to besmirch anyone, can any one of us be sure that those saying they are vets are vets, and those saying they are animal behaviorists are indeed qualified?