New puppy peeing in sleep and having potty training accidents?

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We just got this puppy last Friday, we have been potty training him but it has been extremely difficult. We've used commercial sprays, pads and DIY sprays for not going in the house. Now he is started to pee in his sleep while on the couch or bed! How do we solve this?! My other dog was not this difficult to train and it seems like nothing is working. Please help. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 2 months and 16 days old | 67 lbs

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

Have Bourbon examined by your vet to rule out medical causes such as UTI or congenital defects affecting his urinary tract. At his age, expect to Bourbon to still have "accidents". Reinforce crate training or choose one method of training and stick with it. If you choose the crate, it should only be big enough for Bourbon to stand, turn around and lay down. He can be crated for a maximum of 3 hours (age in months + 1 hour) before needing to go out. This includes overnights. Put him on a consistent schedule for going outside. He goes outside FIRST thing in the morning. Pick a spot outside and wait. No walks until he goes. Praise and reward him when he goes. Place him back in the crate or on a leash attached to your hip so you can watch for his cues to go. This may be circling, whining or sniffing around. Do not leave Bourbon unsupervised until he is house trained. He will need to go about 30 minutes after eating or playing. Take up the water 2 hours before bedtime and take her out right before bedtime. Be patient. Be consistent.

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