Good news! I left the bedroom door open all night and Jimbo didn't pee in the hallway! Hooray! Also, Shirley is no longer in her crate during the day so hopefully that will make her more relaxed generally. I have never seen a dog love a couch so much. I literally have to pry her off it.
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Originally Posted by lightingtool
You might also want to take the dogs out for a pee right before something stressful happens (if you're good at predicting the future).
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That's a good idea. We've found a few situations in which that works reliably. If you come home, then go out again (even just to the garage) without taking him out, you'll come back to a puddle.
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Originally Posted by CrazyCatLady
And sometimes inappropriate urination is just the dog's most effective method of expressing its negative opinion on a given subject. Given some of the stories I've heard, if this is it, you should be grateful it's just the floor. But do sniff your favorite shoes before you put 'em on. And your bed.
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Before we got Shirley I went away for two weeks. While I was gone Jimbo pooped in at least two of my partner's shoes.
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Originally Posted by Caprese
It almost sounds as if Shirley is mimicking Jimbo.
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Fascinating. That might be. They definitely affect each other's behaviour - Jimbo has upped his game in terms of obedience since Shirley came alone, and she definitely learns from him. (Unfortunately he's learned a few bad habits from her too!)