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How do I stop my rescue dog from peeing and pooping in my bed?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | neutered | 7 lbs

By male dog poops and pees in my bed what do I do? He was a rescue they found running the streets.

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Answered By Bette Isacoff

Dog Trainer

Published on May 6th, 2018

Keep the door to your bedrom closed. If you are letting him be on any furniture in the house, stop. Once he is denied access to your bed, he may transfer his "bathroom" to a couch or chair. Crate him when you can't watch him, and do not give him free run of your home. Keep him on a leash at all times if you need to (you can attachthe end through your belt loop to keep your hands free). This way, if he starts to go in the house, you can give him a firm "NO!" and take him right outside. If he is not leashed, you'll have to catch him, which is a problem for two reasons: (1) it will become a game to him, and (2) by the time you get him, he will forget what he did wrong. If you need more help with this, you can click on the prompt to start a consult, where we can discuss the problem at length. Good luck!

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