Puppy peeing inside from fear after yelling. How to fix potty training?

Poor Joey! See the following links for more information on training: House training: https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx? pid=19239&catId=102897&id=4952071&ind=395&objTypeID=1007 Submissive urination http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/dogs/tips/submissive_urination.html If the house training issues continue or worsen, please have Joey seen by a veterinarian to help rule out a medical cause for this behaviour, as sometimes urinating/defecating in the house could be due to a urinary tract infection, crystals in the urine, stones in the urinary tract, constipation, infection, endocrine disease, digestive issues or trauma to the area. This can be a frustrating issue, and can take some time to fix, but if you keep at it hopefully things will improve soon. Positive reinforcement with lots of treats and praise when he urinates/ defecates outside and taking him out more frequently so you catch him before he goes in the house are a good start.

I would suggest not using a loud voice with Yogi as this clearly has scared him and will cause anxiety. This anxiety may actually make his behavior worse in the future. You may want to look into getting an Adaptil collar for Yogi as this may help with his anxiety. These articles may be helpful to you: https://www.petcoach.co/article/7-ways-to-make-sure-your-dog-feels-safe-in-your-home/ https://www.petcoach.co/article/how-to-housetrain-your-dog-or-puppy-using-a-potty-cue/ https://www.petcoach.co/article/5-obedience-commands-every-dog-should-know/

My heart hurts for this poor dog! It sounds like she is suffering from submissive urination, and this will take time and training to fix. Do not make a big deal when you come home. Come in quietly, greet Abby softly, and let her approach you. If you make a loud noise or rush right over to her, that can lead to the submissive urination. Don't comfort her when she cowers. While you think you are helping her, you are actually teaching her that it's ok to behave this way. Comforting her reinforces the behavior. When people come over, I'd put her in a crate. It needs to be big enough for her to stand up and turn around in. This will give her a safe space of her own. Don't let people approach the crate, give her space. Patience is key in dealing with these dogs, and losing your temper will make the problem worse. Speak to a vet about getting a referral to a professional behavioral expert to help with this problem. Best of luck, I hope this helps.

It sounds like your pup suffers from submissive urination https://www.petcoach.co/article/submissive-excitement-urination-how-to-control-it/ . Many dogs do outgrow this by 1 year of age, but I would also try to alter your behavior around him and decrease yelling as it sounds like it can be upsetting to him and in dogs, yelling is usually not an effective training tool. I would recommend looking into some positive reinforcement training resources such as The Puppy Primer by Patricia McConnell or How to Behave so Your Dog Behaves by Dr. Sophia Yin.

I am sorry to hear about your dog! The first step is to have your vet examine him to be sure there isn't a medical reason for this new issue. There are a multitude of issues that can cause urinary accidents, including urinary tract infection, bladder stones, kidney disease, diabetes, and more. If the vet rules out a medical cause you can discuss if this is an anxiety issue or a loss of potty training. Anxiety is sometimes treated with oral medications. In mild cases a pheremone product like the Adaptil collar or diffuser (available online and at some pet stores or vet offices), thundershirts (also online and at stores), and oral supplements like Composure and Zylkene. You can read more about re-potty training at https://drsophiayin.com/blog/entry/is_my_male_shih_tzu_being_a_s_when_he_potties_in_the_house/

Have Murphy physically examined by your veterinarian to diagnose any medical causes for his behavior(s). This may require bloodwork and a urinalysis to assess major organ function and to diagnose systemic infection or UTI. Once that is done, focus on behavioral issues.On walks, consider a head harness, such as the Gentle leader or Halti, either will provide greater control and easy corrections with a gentle tug. Gradually desensitize him to seeing small animals by talking him on frequent walks. Correct negative behaviors immediately while consistently praising and rewarding good behaviors and appropriate responses to critters and other animals. Provide structure and routine as dogs thrive on both. Reinforce crate training and restrict access to your son's room. The crate should be just big enough for Murphy to stand, turn and lay down. Begin a consistent schedule for going out for elimination. Do not leave him unsupervised in the house. he is either crated or on a leash attached to your hip. Monitor for his cues that he needs to go out. This may include sniffing about, whining or circling. When he goes out, choose one designated area, take him to it and wait. Once he urinates or defecates, praise him profusely and offer a small treat or reward. Afterwards, he can go on a short walk. Be patient, be firm and be consistent.

It's possible Kiara may not be getting enough time outside to go potty. Even if she goes once and then comes back in, her bladder may not be completely empty. Keeping her outside and letting her go 2-3 times before bringing her back in may help. Other options include keeping her in a gated off area until she is potty trained/proves she isn't going to have an accident, using an enzymatic cleaner on any areas she has an accident to discourage her from going there again, or even using the tether method of attaching her to you by a leash so you can catch her before she has an accident may help. Speaking with a trainer in person, especially if she is terrified of her crate is also a good idea. I'm also providing a few links below about general potty training that may help as well. https://www.petcoach.co/article/top-5-tips-to-potty-train-your-dog-young-and-old/ https://www.petcoach.co/article/5-common-housetraining-mistakes/ https://www.petcoach.co/article/how-to-housetrain-your-dog-or-puppy-using-a-potty-cue/ https://www.petcoach.co/article/housetraining-tips-and-tricks/