Some Pekingese are naturally cleaner and may make soft sounds before eliminating to attract the owner's attention. If the owner notices the signal, the dog can be taken out in time. But some Pekingese lack that awareness and like to urinate indoors, which can be very frustrating. Here we will talk specifically about how to train a Pekingese in toileting habits.
The Pekingese Is Very Young
Some Pekingese are still very young and have not yet developed enough awareness of cleanliness, so for convenience they may urinate wherever they happen to be. In this case, the owner should set aside a fixed area and repeatedly guide the puppy to urinate there.
The Pekingese Lacks a Sense of Security
Some Pekingese prefer to urinate at home. Some owners have even complained that their dog refuses to urinate outside, holds it in until returning home, and then immediately urinates indoors. In this case, the main reason is often insecurity. The dog may be afraid to eliminate outdoors. Owners need to help the Pekingese adapt gradually, comfort it in time, and give it a stronger sense of security.
Marking Territory
Pekingese urine has a special scent that can communicate information to other dogs, essentially saying that a certain place is its territory. Therefore, if a Pekingese likes to urinate everywhere, it may be showing the beginning of territorial awareness, and the owner needs to correct that behavior in time.
Overexcitement
Many owners know that once a Pekingese becomes too excited, it may urinate indoors without being able to control itself. This happens because overexcitement relaxes the control of the urinary sphincter. If you want to change this behavior, when you first come home you should stay calm and slightly distant for about ten minutes so the dog learns to lower its excitement level.
Seeking Attention
Some Pekingese do not usually urinate randomly indoors, but then suddenly start doing it. One possible reason is that the owner has neglected companionship and interaction for too long, causing the dog to feel lonely. The dog may then urinate indoors on purpose in order to attract the owner's attention. In that case, the best solution is usually to spend more time with the dog.
Retaliatory Behavior
Not every Pekingese simply accepts punishment. Some can be quite sensitive and may urinate around the house after being hit or scolded as a form of retaliation. For this kind of dog, the owner should use a gentler approach, spend more time on obedience training, play with the dog, and provide appropriate treat rewards. Over time, the Pekingese will become more obedient and less likely to develop a resentful attitude.
Older Pekingese May Lose Control
As a Pekingese grows older, physical decline and weakened bodily function may cause it to urinate or defecate indoors or even develop incontinence. In that case, the owner should take the dog outside more often, give it moderate exercise, and choose a staple diet that is high in protein, contains sufficient moisture, and is nutritionally balanced, which can help reduce incontinence in senior dogs.