Why is my previously potty-trained dog suddenly peeing on the sofa?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Toy Poodle | Female | spayed | 1 year and 10 months old | 9 lbs
My dog has been potty-trained since she was 3 months old, but she's suddenly peeing on my sofa. I washed everything (including the sheet n cushions) , and the moment I put them back, she couldn't wait to pee on it again. What may be going on? Thanks!
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Most Helpful Answer
Published on March 16th, 2018
She may have a urinary infection that causes her to have accidents due to not being able to hold it as Kong. She may be doing this out of stress or anxiety or something has changed in her environment or routine. Depending on where she is in her heat cycle it may be due to marking and territorial problems influenced by hormones The best place to start is gave your vet check for infection with the urine then look in to getting her fixed. From there you can look into repeating house training or behavioral medicines
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Published on July 1st, 2017
In such a young puppy this is likely a behavioural issue, you need to persistent in house training as accidents are really common at this age. Be firm but try not to chastise her. You could have her urine tested to make sure she doesn't have a uti but I think this sounds behavioural not medical.
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Published on March 18th, 2019
Hi there! Here is an article with information on how to house train a puppy. If you have additional questions after reading it, feel free to post again. https://www.petcoach.co/article/7-rules-for-effective-housetraining/
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