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Most of the time dogs that have been housebroken suddenly start having accidents, we assume something is wrong and start looking for a urinary tract infection. If that has been ruled out also worry about kidney or bladder stones. If the vet gives you the all clear, you should start over by running the dog thru a feeding and watering schedule allowing 2 hours to turn water into pee, and 12 hours to turn food into poop. Make sure that you make the dog go thru the dog door every time that he has access to go to the potty area. Also the only time that you can legitimate correct a dog for the accident is if you SEE it happen, after the fact corrections are ineffective except to convince the dog that you are mad...(they already know it by the way) Some dogs do have separation anxiety type responses once the dog has become accustomed to the baby, you should be walking the dog on a regular basis with the baby so that you can make the baby into a pack leader by simply putting them in the stroller out in front. Also work on building independence in the dog's brain by encouraging them to stay across the room from you, not staying so close. Don't allow them to "Velcro" themselves to you, and make sure that you are still spending some time with the dog just to hang out. Questions? Call my dog trainer (betterdog.com)
She helped me on this post.
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