Stop Your Dog From Peeing on the Couch, Easy Tips Inside

Okay, so, my dog has been peeing on my couch. Not cool, right? I love my furry friend, but this was getting out of hand. I needed to figure out what was going on and how to stop it, for both our sakes.

Figuring Out the "Why"

First, I started observing when this was happening. Was it all the time? Only when I was out? Was it a lot of pee, or just a little? Turns out, it was mostly when I was gone for longer periods. This got me thinking it might be related to anxiety or just plain old needing to go and not being able to hold it.

Next, I ruled out medical issues. I took my dog to the vet to make sure there wasn't an infection or something else going on that would make him pee more. Thankfully, the vet gave him a clean bill of health. Phew!

Trying Out Solutions

• Increased potty breaks: Since it seemed like he might just need to go more often, I started taking him out more frequently, especially before I left the house and right when I got back.
• Used an enzymatic cleaner: I had been using regular cleaner on the couch, but I learned that dogs can still smell their pee even after it's cleaned that way, which might encourage them to go again in the same spot. So, I got a special cleaner that breaks down the pee at a molecular level.
• Limited couch access: When I couldn't supervise him, I blocked off the couch. This was just temporary, to break the habit.
• Stayed calm and positive: I made sure not to yell or punish him. I read that this can actually make anxiety worse, which could lead to more peeing. Instead, I praised him like crazy when he peed outside.

The Results?

It took a few weeks of consistent effort, but guess what? It worked! No more couch-peeing incidents. It seems like the combination of more frequent potty breaks, the right cleaner, and a little couch restriction did the trick. I'm so relieved, and my couch is, too! I still keep an eye on him, but things are much, much better now. It was a bit of a journey, but we made it!