Why Does My Dog Poop the House?

1. Medical Issues:

- *Digestive problems* like diarrhea can lead to accidents.

- *Urinary tract infections (UTIs)* can cause dogs to urinate inside.

- *Anxiety or stress* can cause dogs to lose control of their bladder or bowels.

- *Behavioral Issues*:

- *Marking territory*. Intact male dogs and some female dogs may mark their territory by urinating inside the house.

- *Submissive urination*. Some dogs may urinate when they feel submissive or nervous.

- *Excitement urination*. Some dogs get so excited that they lose control of their bladder.

- *House training problems*. Dogs may urinate inside if they are not properly house trained.

- *Environmental Issues*.

- *Lack of access to the outdoors*. If your dog does not have regular access to the outdoors, they may be tempted to urinate inside.

- *Unsuitable potty spot*. If your dog's designated potty spot is not suitable (e.g., too close to the house or in a noisy area), they may choose to urinate elsewhere.

- *Boredom or loneliness*. If your dog is bored or lonely, they may urinate inside to get your attention.

- *Changes in routine*. Dogs can get stressed by changes in their routine, such as a new baby in the house or a change in work hours. This stress can lead to urination or defecation in the house.