I'm a first time dog owner. I have a female mini Schnauzer who just turned 7 months old. She was potty trained, but recently has been having accidents in the house like peeing in the bed or someplace else in the house. She's also had episodes of pooping in the house. Is this something to do with her being close to coming in heat?
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This could be part of the problem and then it could be an issue with her health. She could have some sort of bladder infection that needs to be treated. I would recommend that you take her to the vet for a check-up to make sure this issue is not health-related.
Hi,
It is important to have a check-up at the vet. But more than likely, your puppy is having a growth spurt. In this event, just pick her up while saying 'lets go potty' in a pleasant voice. Once she goes potty, praise her, and bring the puppy back inside. I would take her out every few hours and increase it from there.
In addition, you might look at the food you are feeding. Most dog foods are made mostly of corn. Many times I have found grain -free food to be better for training. There is just less stool. I would take up the water, in the evening, a couple of hours before bedtime, and make sure mealtime is not within two or three hours of bedtime.
I am sure you will help your pup through this growth stage and everything will go back to normal. Meal-timing and taking up water, a few hours before bed should help!
Have a good day,
---Robyn
Take her to the Vet,there could be some underlying issue causing this!
My first thought is a urinary tract infection. I would call the vet if I were you.
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