How to Stop a Havanese from Peeing in the House

Our dogs give us immeasurable joy, but dog ownership is no walk in the park. It takes patience and a lifetime of responsibility, but most of all, you are going to be cleaning up a lot of pee and poop!

Regardless of age, when you bring home a new dog, there will be a learning curve while your dog figures out where they need to do their thing. Whether they go on puppy pee pads or wait till they are taken for a walk and get to go potty there, potty training a dog takes time, patience, and a whole lot of cleaning supplies.

In this blog post, we’ll look at how to stop a Havanese from peeing in the house, why he or she does it, and what you can do about it.

Beyond What Age Is Not Acceptable For A Havanese To Pee In The House?

Potty training should begin when your puppy is about 12 to 16 weeks old. At this age, your puppy has gained more control of its bladder and bowel movements. Moreover, on average it takes four to six months to house train your puppy.

For Havanese dogs, you should expect to be somewhat consistent at four months old, although, at this age, accidents can still happen. However, if you are still experiencing accidents after nine months, there could a reason behind it, whether it could be a behavioral reason or a medical one.

For more information, read my detailed guide on how to potty train a Havanese puppy.

6 Potential Reasons Why Your Havanese Is Peeing In The House

So, you’re done with potty training your puppy, and you’ve been consistently taking your Havanese outside for walks and letting them out in the backyard for bathroom breaks. However, you come home one day and find a little puddle on the rug where it should be dry! What gives?!

First things first. Havanese that are reliably potty trained still can have accidents. Don’t scold or yell at your dog instead, try to relax and pinpoint what could be the reason for such accidents. You might also want to learn about how long you can expect your Havanese to hold their bladder.

1. Behavioral Reasons

Some dogs pee from excitement or to show submission, while others have a deeper underlying reason which will have to be addressed.

2. Insufficient House Training

If you’ve been potty training your puppy for several weeks, do not expect that it will be a one-thing thing. Potty training normally takes four to six months however for some puppies it can take up to a year. It takes patience, consistency, effort, and a lot of practice for you to be able to house train your puppy.

3. Anxiety

Similar to humans, dogs also feel anxiety. Your dog may be experiencing anxiety for different reasons such as being afraid of people or things, getting punished, separation anxiety, or feeling threatened.

Here are a few things you can do to stop your dog from peeing from anxiety:

• If your dog is afraid of new guests or people, try to talk to your guest to approach your dog slowly and at a distance.
• Don’t yell or punish your dog as it can trigger their anxiety more.
• Oftentimes, changes in the environment or the house can cause inappropriate peeing for dogs. Dogs are very sensitive to sudden changes in their environment which may lead to accidents.

4. Medical Reasons

Sometimes, the behavior isn’t behavioral, but medical. If you suspect a medical reason, now would be a good time for the vet.

Urinary Tract Infections

If you noticed that your house-trained Havanese dog suddenly starts peeing in the house or struggling to pee, it could be a urinary tract infection, or UTI. UTIs are among the most common health issue among dogs, and they can also be the reason for inappropriate urinating.

All dogs are susceptible to having UTIs, however, some dogs are more prone than others. For example, female dogs are more likely to develop UTIs compared to male dogs.

In some cases, some dogs don’t show any symptoms of UTIs unless get tested by a veterinarian nevertheless these are the common symptoms to watch out for:

• Blood in urine
• Frequent licking of genitals
• Fever
• Straining or crying during urination
• Lethargy
• Lack of appetite

If you notice that your Havanese dog exhibits some of the symptoms above, your vet will likely have your dog tested for UTI, and if your dog tests positive, your vet will prescribe antibiotics.

Canine Diabetes

A disease called diabetes mellitus affects how much glucose or sugar is present in your dog’s blood. Diabetes happens when the dog’s body produces an insufficient amount of insulin, stops producing it, or reacts abnormally to insulin.

Some symptoms of diabetes include:

• A sudden decrease in weight
• Urinating more often
• Drinking more water than usual
• Increased appetite

Bladder Stones

Bladder stones, also known as cystic calculi, are a collection of minerals that form in a dog’s bladder and can result in chronic pain, recurrent urinary tract infections, and obstruction of the urinary tract.

Common symptoms of bladder stones in Havanese:

• Blood in urine
• Frequently urinating a small amount
• Abdominal discomfort
• Loss of appetite
• Lethargy
• Difficulty urinating

4 Things To Do If Your Havanese Is Peeing In The House

It could be frustrating to clean up your dog’s mess every time she or he pees in the house but as soon as you figure out the reason for such behavior in the meantime, here are some things that you can do if your Havanese dog starts peeing inside the house.

1. Positive Discipline Over Punishment

Maybe at some point, you think that scolding would be the best thing to do to get away with bad behavior but, it’s the opposite. Scolding your dog won’t be of any help in this situation. Scolding and yelling may impose anxiety, and stress, and may lose the trust of his owner. Instead of yelling, positive discipline such as giving treats, and praising them verbally is much effective.

2. Identify the Trigger

Try to figure out what are some of the causes or triggers that cause it to pee inside the house. Once figured out, eliminate what’s causing the trigger.

3. Reinforce Potty Training

If your Havanese dog is still a puppy, house training could take a while and you may need to go over once in a while.

4. Visit Your Veterinarian

It is best to consult your veterinarian for a proper diagnosis and treatment for your dog to rule out any medical conditions.

Summary

Potty training is a long process that requires loads of time and patience.

With consistency, understanding, and a ton of treats, you’ll have a reliably potty-trained Havanese in no time! That said, accidents do happen, and so, make sure to never get angry at your Havanese if it pees in your house.