Well twice now, I have had a major, "what the heck are you doing," thought go through my mind. On two different occasions within the past two weeks, Sampson has peed...on my BED!
Being fully housebroken, and knowing that dogs do not pee where they sleep, I was extremely confused. On one occasion, Sampson's sister did the same thing only in her sleep. At first I thought that maybe Sampson had done the same, but after the second time, I knew it was something else.
I decided to turn towards Google to see what I could find out. This is the article I read: Ask a Dog Trainer. Basically, the article said that dogs, especially young, non-dominant dogs, have a tendency to relieve themselves on their owner's bed after being reprimanded or left alone. The article said that they do this because they feel insecure or vulnerable so for what ever reason, they pee where their owner's scent is the strongest- our bed.
The article explains that often dogs will grow out of this or to try buying them a crate. Sampson already has a crate, so I think I may try leaving him in that more often.
Don't worry, I washed all my bedding!
#DogsNeedTherapy
Hey Cate, I think you left out the word "you" in your first paragraph. It must be annoying having to wash the bedding whenever that happens. I hope he stops!
ReplyDeleteAwh! I can imagine that wouldn't be the funnest thing to have to deal with, but I'm glad you got it figured out! Thank goodness for Google, right? :)
ReplyDeleteHaha, no kidding! I have been leaving the radio on for him when I leave and I haven't had to find another accident...yet. Lol
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry to hear this!!! When I moved into my first apartment my kitty "Bambi" peed on the floor right next to the bed in my room. My vet said he thought she was just a little stressed over the move and new environment but she soon settled in. Good luck!!
ReplyDelete