House Trained Dog Peeing and Pooping in the House?

Myrna
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February 25, 20110 found this helpful

Yes, your dog could very well be going through a grieving stage if there was a strong attachment made. We had a female dog who mourned over another dog's grave for a long time and was off her feed for awhile. With time she finally became her old self again.

Try changing the dog's daily routine and sway interests to other places like a walk in the park or woodland, a ride in the car. A new toy or treat. Anything that would draw the dog's mind toward focusing on something different/exciting.

Cindy

February 26, 20110 found this helpful

I'm so sorry Angela. If it's not a health issue (schedule a routine health examine to eliminate that worry), I highly suspect your pup is sad, sad, sad. I've been a pet parent for decades, and it never ceases to amaze me how difficult it is for some of these furs to lose a housemate of any breed or species.

They miss their friends and don't understand why they are gone and they can become worried, insecure and act out of character (peeing and pooping in odd places to start the long list).

Every pet is different, but every pet needs at least three of the same things: Kindness, compassion and patience from his/her humans! Work with the fur guy and keep reminding him he need not fear his friend was "abandoned". (I know you didn't abandon this dog's "friend", and I am relatively sure your surviving dog probably knows so as well, but again, he is sad and he apparently needs more validation from you.) Carry on with your love!

Again, I believe kindness, compassion and patience will cure all of his ills but it may take some time and special attention to let his fright pass. Hope all goes well and take care!