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Post #25 Maltipoo is Peeing and Pooing on Bed
- By The Team
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- 07 Sep, 2016
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A reader's daughter's Maltipoo is going to the bathroom all over the bed & sofa
Question:
Hello my name is Gayle and My daughter has a Maltipoo that has begun to pee on top of bed covers, on the couch and has even pooped on the bed covers as well, what can we do to stop this behavior? Thank you.
Answer:
Hi Gayle, since the accidents on the bed involve both peeing and pooing, marking issues can be ruled out and most likely health issues as well. And while you didn't mention it, many owners assume that if a dog pees or poos on the owner's bed that this is somehow a personal sign of disrespect (but dogs are not capable of scheming such a thing). So, this is indeed 100% a housebreaking issue with this Maltipoo.
There are 3 main elements that will resolve this:
1) Until a Maltipoo of any age has proven himself, he should not have access to an owner's bed or have free reign in the house that would allow him to pee and poo on the sofa. While 'don't have him on the bed' seems like a simple answer to the fact that he's peeing and poo'ing on the bed, it essentially does boil down to that. At least for this first piece of advice. When you are home with him and can watch him, he should be tethered to you via a leash connect to his harness with the other end through a belt loop or over your wrist. When home and you cannot watch him and for when he's home alone, he should be in a gated off area or canine playpen.
This alone resolves the immediate issue of this Maltipoo going to the bathroom on the bed and sofa; however, other steps need to be taken as well; namely, starting with housebreaking from scratch.
2) Follow all housebreaking guidelines. This includes a designated bathroom area, taking him out at the appropriate times, and rewarding when he 'does the deed'.
3) While we are certain that you've washed all of the bedding in hot water, be sure to use a quality enzyme spray for urine that undoubtedly soaked through the mattress and the sofa. Even if you do not smell anything, lingering odors that a dog can detect essentially yell out "This bed is the bathroom area!". So, ensuring that those areas are wiped of these odors is an important part of starting fresh.
Love, Hugs & Maltipoo Kisses,
The PetMaltipoo Team
Has your Maltipoo ever had a phase of peeing or pooing on your bed? If so, how did you resolve the issue? Leave your comment below.
Hello my name is Gayle and My daughter has a Maltipoo that has begun to pee on top of bed covers, on the couch and has even pooped on the bed covers as well, what can we do to stop this behavior? Thank you.
Answer:
Hi Gayle, since the accidents on the bed involve both peeing and pooing, marking issues can be ruled out and most likely health issues as well. And while you didn't mention it, many owners assume that if a dog pees or poos on the owner's bed that this is somehow a personal sign of disrespect (but dogs are not capable of scheming such a thing). So, this is indeed 100% a housebreaking issue with this Maltipoo.
There are 3 main elements that will resolve this:
1) Until a Maltipoo of any age has proven himself, he should not have access to an owner's bed or have free reign in the house that would allow him to pee and poo on the sofa. While 'don't have him on the bed' seems like a simple answer to the fact that he's peeing and poo'ing on the bed, it essentially does boil down to that. At least for this first piece of advice. When you are home with him and can watch him, he should be tethered to you via a leash connect to his harness with the other end through a belt loop or over your wrist. When home and you cannot watch him and for when he's home alone, he should be in a gated off area or canine playpen.
This alone resolves the immediate issue of this Maltipoo going to the bathroom on the bed and sofa; however, other steps need to be taken as well; namely, starting with housebreaking from scratch.
2) Follow all housebreaking guidelines. This includes a designated bathroom area, taking him out at the appropriate times, and rewarding when he 'does the deed'.
3) While we are certain that you've washed all of the bedding in hot water, be sure to use a quality enzyme spray for urine that undoubtedly soaked through the mattress and the sofa. Even if you do not smell anything, lingering odors that a dog can detect essentially yell out "This bed is the bathroom area!". So, ensuring that those areas are wiped of these odors is an important part of starting fresh.
Love, Hugs & Maltipoo Kisses,
The PetMaltipoo Team
Has your Maltipoo ever had a phase of peeing or pooing on your bed? If so, how did you resolve the issue? Leave your comment below.
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