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HI, MY FEMALE BOXER STARTET ABOUT 6 MONTH AGO TO URINATE IN THE HOUSE, EVEN AFTER A WALK SHE WILL URINATE. LATELY I FIND IT ON THE STAIRS, SHE SLEEPS UPSTAIRS AND I BELIVE WHEN SHE COMES UPSTAIRS IN THE NIGHT SHE CAN'T HOLD IT, DO YOU HAVE ANY ANSWERS FOR ME , BECAUSE SHE RUINS THE WHOLE HOUSE WITH ALL THIS PEE.
Any time a dog who is housetrained loses that training for apparently no reason, I'd suspect that it's not a behavior problem, but a medical problem. I'd make an appointment at my vet's. It might be a urniary tract infection, in which case a round of antibiotics could solve the problem, or spay incontenence (vet might prescribe Proin)or a few other causes. It could even be cognative disorder (and there's also medication that helps that). But I'd sure rule out a physical cause first. And then I would make sure she gets out more often and keep track of where she urinates so you know her schedule. Increase your supervision and don't leave her loose when you can't supervise. Clean soiled areas thoroughly with an enzymatic cleaner. But I bet your vet finds something and that should be your first step. Sandy Case BFA, MEd CPDT www.positivelycanine.com
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Answers by Expert:
Sandra Case, MEd, CPDT
Expertise
Dog training, Obedience training, competition dog sports with a positive training focus. Some behavior issues (though serious issues such as human aggression are best addressed by in-person help.
Experience
30 years of training my own dogs, 30 years of training for local obedience club, and as my own business. Owner & training director, Positively Canine, LLC. An all-breed, all level positive based dog trainer school in Oklahoma City. Past training directior, Oklahoma City Obedience Training Club (three times) and Sooner Agility Club. Have titled dogs (through Utility/ASCA OTCH. 4 timed Gaines regional competitor, 2 national specialty High in Trials, multiple national rankings) in Obedience, Rally (through EX) in herding/stockdog and Agility. ASCA Obedience judge, all levels, contributing editor on obedience to Aussie Times, behavior consultant and representative Second Time Around Aussie Rescue, behavioral consultant for two local vets, former shelter training volunteer
Organizations
APDT, ASCA, ITASC, OCOTC
Publications
Aussie Times
Education/Credentials
MEd, CPDT (Certified Pet Dog Trainer), have attended seminars and workshops with Suzanne Clothier including trainers intensive, Linda Tellington-Jones, Kathy Cascade - including 5 day practioner's introduction, Turid Rugaas, Kay Laurence, Sue Ailsby, Bob Bailey, Brenda Aloff, Chris Zink, Terri Arnold, Diane Bauman, Gary Wilkes, Job Michael Evans, Jane Simmons Moake
Awards and Honors
Multiple National Rankings, HIT 2 national specialties with two dogs, 4 Gaines qualifications
Past/Present Clients
Some can be seen on testimonial page of our website www.positivelycanine.com
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