Originally Posted by TurboAngel (Post 17352486)

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)


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Originally Posted by Babaganoosh (Post 17354999)

Finally someone suggested something other than "more discipline." I'd definitely look for a UTI or medical reason first. With a 6 month old baby I doubt it's behavioral. I bet you would have had problems before now. I bet it burns when Fido pees, that's it.

Originally Posted by Deej (Post 17353750)

You need to "break" that... Not saying beat his ass. but yell at him, rub his nose. and take something from him. all at once though.

Originally Posted by IntenseLloyd (Post 17355072)

It does no good to yell at a dog. Trust me. Yelling at a dog can just lead to other more serious issues.

Originally Posted by theking (Post 17359445)

I read and hear stories in the media every year about the family pet mauling/killing their child. The parents involved state that they just don't understand it...the dog was always so gentle with the child. Maybe the dog has a tooth ache...or stomach ache...etc...or maybe the child did something to hurt the dog...or maybe they are just having a bad hair day/off day. This happens when the dog is bigger and stronger than the child...thus I conclude that people should not have a dog that is bigger and stronger than their child.

It is not breed specific either...although it is fact that some breeds...can and do more damage...when they attack.