Why is my 10-month Shih Tzu peeing on the bed on Sunday nights?

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I worked all week M-F for about 10 hrs and I expend weekends with my 10 months shih tzu. She is potty trained but on Sundays at night she has been going potty on the bed? I do not know how to correct her and what should I do? Shall I be concerned? I hope you can help. Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Female | spayed | 10 months and 12 days old | 10 lbs

Daniel Fonza, DVM · Accepted Answer

Does Sophie spend every night in your bedroom / on your bed? If not, and Sundays are the only night she does, she may be doing this as part of a behavioral problem because she knows you are leaving the following day. I would also consider a urinary tract infection as a possibility. However, this would be less likely as it does not sound like the accidents are consistent. I would discourage this behavior by crate training her or keeping her in a separate area and not on your bed or in your bedroom. This may encourage independence and might correct the behavior. If this continues despite crate training or keeping her in a separate room, I would contact your veterinarian and set up an appointment to have her urine tested and an examination performed. I hope this helps guide you in the right direction. Please feel free to contact me with any further questions / concerns you may have.

Why is my 10-month Shih Tzu peeing on the bed on Sunday nights?

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