Help! My Dog Pooped on My Bed, What Should I Do Now?

Okay, so picture this: I walked into my bedroom yesterday, and bam! There it was, right on my bed, a big ol’ pile of dog poop. I mean, who does that? My dog, apparently. This isn’t the first time, either. So, I did what any normal person would do: I started investigating like a detective in a cheesy crime show.

First things first, I put on some gloves – safety first, folks. Then, I took a deep breath and started cleaning up the mess. My bed isn’t machine washable, so this was going to be a manual job. I grabbed a bucket, some mild detergent, and warm water. I mixed them up and started scrubbing the affected area like there was no tomorrow. It took a while, but I managed to get most of it out.

Then began the rinsing phase. I refilled the bucket with clean water multiple times, making sure all the soap was gone. I didn’t want my bed smelling like a weird mix of dog poop and detergent, you know?

After the cleaning came the drying. I patted the area down with some old towels and then set up a fan to speed things up. While that was happening, I decided to do some research. Why do dogs do this? Is my dog trying to tell me something?

House-Training 101

I stumbled upon some advice about going back to the basics of house-training. It made sense. Maybe I’ve been slacking a bit. The plan is to take him out more frequently and for longer walks. And when he does his business outside, it’s treat time! I even picked a command, “potty,” which I’ll use every time we go out. Consistency is key, they say. I started doing it right away – every half hour, we were out the door, “let’s go potty!” I’d say, with a tasty treat in hand. And guess what? He started catching on. Every time he’d poop outside, I’d praise him like he just won the doggy Olympics.

Keeping a Schedule

Another thing I learned is the importance of a meal schedule. Apparently, dogs are creatures of habit, and a regular eating schedule can lead to a regular pooping schedule. So, I started feeding him at the same times every day, and wouldn’t you know it, his bathroom breaks became more predictable, too.

What to Do When You’re Away

But what about when I’m not home? I found out that the best approach is to clean up the mess thoroughly and avoid punishment. Dogs don’t understand punishment after the fact. They live in the moment. So, I made sure to clean up any accidents without making a big deal about it.

So, that’s my story. It’s been a journey of cleaning, researching, and training. I’m still not 100% sure why my dog decided my bed was the perfect poop spot, but we’re making progress. It’s all about patience, consistency, and a whole lot of cleaning supplies.

• Started with cleaning: gloves, detergent, warm water.
• Moved to house-training: frequent walks, treats, “potty” command.
• Implemented a meal schedule: same times every day.
• Learned to clean without punishment when away.

We’re getting there, one step at a time. And hey, at least my bed is cleaner than ever!