There are some isolated older dog housetraining cases, where the cause of a breakdown in toilet habits is a psychological motivation, but results in a problem becoming medically motivated. One example might be the case where the dog seems to forget his housebreaking rules and urinates due to spite and jealously.

Your dog housetraining at this point appears to have been forgotten. Your dog could develop a psychosomatic urinary tract infection, therefore giving him a reason to eliminate at will anywhere in the house. Such a condition can be inspired by the arrival of another pet like a cat or a bird, a new baby, or any other attention-stealing tangible. Verbally punishing at these times may only aggravate the issue.

Attention Seeking

The dog is getting the attention he wants and as long as the increased attention is coming, even in the form of shame or punishment, the dog will continue to do what is resulting in that attention. Competition can cause a breakdown in toilet habits without the problem evolving into a psychosomatic urinary tract infection. The owner of the dog must realize that competition can be the leading cause of the problem and it goes without saying that when there is competition, the dog will wet.

The competition may be all in his head or reality and a complete exam to find out if any current changes in the family or household may be necessary. There may be an underlying cause that makes your dog feel that his position or your affection for him is fading. Whether actual or simply imagined, it is very real to the dog. If the problem is the result of competitiveness, you can increase quality time with your dog, possibly even being overly affectionate, and this may work in reversing the motive that results in bad deeds. Make some time with your older dog and do some extra dog house training.

Bad behavior

Then, you have the kind of dog who feels free to wet everywhere and on everything including your furniture and bed in order to try and control the environment he is in. This is the type of dog who is self-oriented, selfish and narcissistic and it wets on everything to claim its territory. This is a dog that needs a master in all the purest and literal sense of the word.

That particular kind of dog knows it is the boss or leader of the pack, even if he is reluctant to be one. This dog is insecure and needs, strong and confident leadership. This behavior occurs or comes about when relaxed and easy going dog owners who baby and spoil their dogs, and the relativity of love and discipline is more balanced toward love.

Your old friend may just need a little love and kindness and this makes for great dog housetraining.

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3. Behavioral Issues That Appear With Older Dogs
4. Do You Know The Truth About Natural Remedies For Urinary Tract Infections In Dogs?
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Tags: dog behavior, dog house training, Dog Housetraining, Housetraining, Mature Dog Housetraining

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