My rescue dog has indoor accidents. UTI or house training problem?

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I have a rescue female dog, she keeps urinating and has bowel movements in my living room. Is there any way I can break her from this habit? I do let her out every hour to two hours to go to the bathroom. She still urinates and bowel movement still. Could it be possible to that she may have a urinary tract infection? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 3 years and 5 months old

Laura Johnson VMD · Accepted Answer

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! It is possible that she could have a Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) but that wouldn't explain the stool. I think she isn't house trained. I would block her access to the room she is going in and all other rooms. She should be leash walked every 1-2 hours so you know she is actually going outside. When she goes give her treats, verbal praise and play with her outside for 10 mins. If she doesn't go she should be crated if you can not keep her leashed to you. Then try again. She has to be either crated or leashed to an adult at all times until there are no accidents for 3 months. This includes when you are gone and asleep. All rooms need to be closed and/or gated off. No negative punishment for accidents. All areas that have been soiled need to be cleaned with an enzymatic pet cleaner like Nature's Miracle. You can also teach her during these 3 months how to ring a bell to indicate she has to go out. Teaching an adult dog to not eliminate in the house is much harder than a puppy especially with out knowing her full back ground. i wish you the best

My rescue dog has indoor accidents. UTI or house training problem?

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