Stop Your Dog Peeing On The Bed

Does your dog pee on the bed more often than the backyard or litter box?  This is a common problem faced by many dog owners.  It has a number of causes; it could be that your dog simply doesn't know any better, or she could have a urinary infection. 

It's a good idea to take your dog to the vet if you see this behavior happening more than once or twice.  When you have determined it is NOT a UTI: 

Use bitter spray

Pet stores sell something called bitter spray or Bitter Apple. This is totally harmless and merely acts as a repellent for your dog; it will not hurt him in any way.

It is normally used to stop a dog from chewing surfaces, but can also be used to keep her from peeing on the bed.

Positive reinforcement

When your dog goes to the bathroom where she is supposed to, reward her with a treat and say "Good dog!" very positively so she knows she has done right.

You can also give your dog a treat as a reward.  Eventually she will go where you want her to and stop peeing on the bed completely.

Negative reinforcement

If you just can't get the message across to your dog or this bad behavior flares up, a quick smack and a firm "NO" when you catch your dog peeing on the bed will enforce that you are the boss and that this a bad thing to do. 

This is a pitfall many dog owners end up in; they are simply not firm enough with their dogs.  A dog has to know who the pack leader is and when they do, they will obey you.

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