It happened again...

tropicalsun · 07-15-2011, 06:57 AM

This is my second post on the same topic.

I took Markus out at 11:30 last night for his final time before bed. I saw him do his business so I know that wasn't an issue. We climbed in bed and even allowed Markus on the bed with us for a few minutes of belly rubbing. This was the first time we allowed him on the bed. After that we allowed him to go his pillow that is next to his crate rather than into his crate. He laid down, moved around a couple times, stood up and peed on it! ?????

He lays on this pillow every day. This is where he hangs out when we are in the bedroom. It's the same pillow he peed on when we tried it in his crate a couple of weeks ago. So...why in the world would he be peeing on it? He is 100% house broken...except these two incidents on the same pillow? I am confused.

On a happier note..today is his final appointment for his heartworm treamtent!!! Yesterday we met the trainer we've decided to hire and were really impressed with the two hours he spent with us in our home evaluating Markus and us! It's really nice to meet folks who are really good at what they do.

God bless,
Rob

ShenzisMom · 07-15-2011, 08:10 AM

Is he neutered? How about a possibility of UTI?

**gsdraven** · 07-15-2011, 08:41 AM

Do you have other animals?

Sunstreaked · 07-15-2011, 09:17 AM

My daughter's English Bulldog would pee on anything fabric in her crate. I know you said Markus was on the pillow beside the crate, but if he peed on it before, could there be residual smell?

tropicalsun · 07-15-2011, 10:03 AM

Markus is neutered.
We do have a female lab in the house. The two of them get along quite nicely. The pillow in question is for Markus and the lab stays off of it.
He does not have an UTI.
It is possible that even after the washing of the cover last time he did this there is some minute trace smell. However, he uses this pillow an hour or two every day. That's why I am befuddled in trying to understand the behavior.

**gsdraven** · 07-15-2011, 10:09 AM

The pee would have soaked through to whatever padding is in there. I would spray it with an enzyme cleaner and let it air out outside.

Maybe he just doesn't like the bed?

Lilie · 07-15-2011, 12:26 PM

I'd remove the pillow and see if he pees somewhere else during the evening. I wouldn't provide anything for him to lay on. That way you'll be able to tell if he is marking 'his' place to sleep, or if he is having a problem holding his bladder. I suspect he is marking. Once you've gone a few nights with out an accident then maybe put a towel in that spot and see what happens for a few nights.

In the mean time I would either toss the pillow and wash the case, or if it's an expensive dog pillow, I'd use the time to clean and descent it.

Bee · 07-15-2011, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lilie

I'd remove the pillow and see if he pees somewhere else during the evening. I wouldn't provide anything for him to lay on. That way you'll be able to tell if he is marking 'his' place to sleep, or if he is having a problem holding his bladder. I suspect he is marking. Once you've gone a few nights with out an accident then maybe put a towel in that spot and see what happens for a few nights.

In the mean time I would either toss the pillow and wash the case, or if it's an expensive dog pillow, I'd use the time to clean and descent it.

I agree with this and concur it sounds like he is marking it. The smell won't be an issue to him as it's his smell so most likely smells rather nice and comforting to him

Zoeys mom · 07-15-2011, 12:38 PM

Get a new pillow I am convinced the smell of urine is permanent. If he pees on a new one than consider it his claim to his spot and think about doing away with it

07-15-2011, 06:57 AM	#1 (permalink)
tropicalsun Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 99	It happened again... This is my second post on the same topic. I took Markus out at 11:30 last night for his final time before bed. I saw him do his business so I know that wasn't an issue. We climbed in bed and even allowed Markus on the bed with us for a few minutes of belly rubbing. This was the first time we allowed him on the bed. After that we allowed him to go his pillow that is next to his crate rather than into his crate. He laid down, moved around a couple times, stood up and peed on it! ????? He lays on this pillow every day. This is where he hangs out when we are in the bedroom. It's the same pillow he peed on when we tried it in his crate a couple of weeks ago. So...why in the world would he be peeing on it? He is 100% house broken...except these two incidents on the same pillow? I am confused. On a happier note..today is his final appointment for his heartworm treamtent!!! Yesterday we met the trainer we've decided to hire and were really impressed with the two hours he spent with us in our home evaluating Markus and us! It's really nice to meet folks who are really good at what they do. God bless, Rob

07-15-2011, 08:41 AM	#3 (permalink)
gsdraven Moderator Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Mont Co, PA Posts: 4,627	Do you have other animals? __________________ Jamie Raven (GSD) - December 8, 2007 Kaiser (GSD) - November 2009 Lead The Way Life's Abundance

07-15-2011, 10:09 AM	#6 (permalink)
gsdraven Moderator Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Mont Co, PA Posts: 4,627	The pee would have soaked through to whatever padding is in there. I would spray it with an enzyme cleaner and let it air out outside. Maybe he just doesn't like the bed? __________________ Jamie Raven (GSD) - December 8, 2007 Kaiser (GSD) - November 2009 Lead The Way Life's Abundance

07-15-2011, 12:26 PM	#7 (permalink)
Lilie Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: South Texas Posts: 6,289	I'd remove the pillow and see if he pees somewhere else during the evening. I wouldn't provide anything for him to lay on. That way you'll be able to tell if he is marking 'his' place to sleep, or if he is having a problem holding his bladder. I suspect he is marking. Once you've gone a few nights with out an accident then maybe put a towel in that spot and see what happens for a few nights. In the mean time I would either toss the pillow and wash the case, or if it's an expensive dog pillow, I'd use the time to clean and descent it. __________________ Hondo Von Dopplet L Bauernhof "Hondo"- GSD Lilie's Tug McGraw "Tug" - Golden Retriever Maggie - Mini Dachshund (Rescue) Lonestar - Texas Blue Lacy Funyon, Ashe, Soot - Barn Cats Scooter /1/2 Arabian, Shadow, Katie / APHA

07-15-2011, 08:10 AM	#2 (permalink)
ShenzisMom Master Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Brampton, ON Posts: 839	Is he neutered? How about a possibility of UTI?

07-15-2011, 09:17 AM	#4 (permalink)
Sunstreaked Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 439	My daughter's English Bulldog would pee on anything fabric in her crate. I know you said Markus was on the pillow beside the crate, but if he peed on it before, could there be residual smell?

07-15-2011, 10:03 AM	#5 (permalink)
tropicalsun Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 99	Markus is neutered. We do have a female lab in the house. The two of them get along quite nicely. The pillow in question is for Markus and the lab stays off of it. He does not have an UTI. It is possible that even after the washing of the cover last time he did this there is some minute trace smell. However, he uses this pillow an hour or two every day. That's why I am befuddled in trying to understand the behavior.

07-15-2011, 12:38 PM	#9 (permalink)
Zoeys mom Knighted Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Rockville, Md Posts: 2,941	Get a new pillow I am convinced the smell of urine is permanent. If he pees on a new one than consider it his claim to his spot and think about doing away with it

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