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How can I stop my dog from peeing when I'm gone in our new home?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

How do I stop my Boston from peeing when I'm gone for 6 hours We just moved and we are in a new place

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on January 7th, 2017

It could be that your Boston may be experiencing some separation anxiety due to moving into a new home. I would recommend crating him when you are gone. The crate will provide him a small space where he can feel safe in it when you are gone. You will have to slowly train him to get used to a crate. Start putting him in it when you are home and sitting nearby so he doesn't think you are abandoning him, and slowly increase the time he is in it. He can have toys in the crate, and puzzle toys with treats in it that he has to figure out how to get the treats out. You can also fill a Kong toy with peanut butter and freeze it in the freezer overnight, then give it to him in the crate. That will keep him occupied for a while. Finally, you can get a pheromone diffuser called DAP that helps dogs with anxiety.

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