How to Break a Dog of Peeing in the House

When a dog pees in the house it causes problems for the owner because of the urine smell and stains. Dogs need to be trained to live in the home without soiling it. If the dog has never been potty trained, doing so will stop it from peeing in the house. If the dog has been housebroken and starts peeing in the house again, it could signal a territorial or a medical problem. If it is a medical problem, a veterinarian can help. If it is a territory challenge, the behavior can be corrected with intense supervision and training.

Things You'll Need

Baby gate or retractable lead
A shaker bottle
Crate

Instructions

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  Take the dog to the veterinarian to check for a medical problem if the pet was previously housebroken and has started peeing in the house. Have the vet rule out a bladder infection or bladder stones, a urinary tract infection, or kidney stones.
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  Neuter the dog if it has not been neutered and you are not planning to breed it. Male dogs that are not neutered are more likely to pee in the house as a mark of territory.
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  Take the dog outside to pee.
  
  Commit to closely supervising the pet. Use a shaker bottle to train your pet during the time you are home with him. Take a plastic soda bottle that's been rinsed out and put a hand full of pebbles in it and put the cap back on. This is your shaker bottle. Use the baby gate to confine the dog to one area of the house where you can always see him, or use the retractable lead to always have him with you. When you see the dog ready to pee, stop it by shaking the rattle and stating in a loud voice, "No pee," or "Stop." Take the dog outside and praise it and give a treat for urinating outside.
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  Reward the dog when it urinates outside.
  
  Use a crate, because a pet will not urinate in its sleeping space. Use a crate for a maximum of six to eight hours for an adult dog. When you return home, or in the morning, take the dog outside to urinate.