We adopted a 2 year old female hound/Pointer mix from a shelter 4 months ago. She has adjusted to our home beautifully except for chasing the cat (!) and about once every month, she pees in the house - a different place each time, but "always" on a carpet.
The frustrating part is that we work at home and so can take her out almost anytime she "asks" which ends up being about every 2-3 hours during the day. We always put her on a leash for a walk since our yard is not fenced. The fact that it isn't a constant problem makes me think it isn't a medical issue. I have tried to analyze the situations to figure out what's the common thread. In each case it seems to be situations when it may have been slightly over that 2 or 3 hour timeframe since her last walk.
Given her age (2 years, not a puppy) and the fact that clearly she can "hold it" for 10-12 hours at night, or for 5-6 hours when we are out of the house and she is in her crate - this has been frustrating! It almost seems as though it is spiteful, "if you can't take me out on my preferred schedule you will pay!"
Have we "spoiled" her by walking her on such a frequent schedule? - and if so, how do we get her to hold it for longer periods of time? My carpets/rugs can't take much more of this - and neither can my husband!
By E. A. H.
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No you havent "spoiled" her. You have trained her. She knows that at 3 hours, it is time to go outside ang go. If you now want to change that, you need to retrain her. There are many methods to do that. She is not being "spiteful". She is beng obedient in doing what you trained her to do. Because this is an intermittent problem does not rule out a medical problem.
Dog's are not "spiteful" please consult your veterinarian and discuss this problem in detail with them. There could be possibility of uninary track infection. Good luck.
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