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Yes!!! And it can only be diagnosed by a vet. This should always be ruled out if any dog, that was previously trained, suddenly 'goes' in inappropriate places. UTIs are easy to treat. Tell the vet what's going on and he/she will be able to tell you if there's a urinary tract infection present. If there is, be sure to ask whether there are crystals in the urine and if there are, what kind, because your dog's diet will have to be changed - what KIND of diet depends on the KIND of crystals!
Have him checked for a urinary tract infection. THAT would be the first thing to do. If he's OK, then you have some other things to do:
If he urinates ONCE on your bed, do you launder ALL THE SHEETS and the MATTRESS PAD? Do you use Nature's Miracle on your mattress? Nature's Miracle should SOAK THROUGH the mattress unless you have a waterproof mattress cover.
If you don't have a waterproof mattress cover on your mattress, it's likely that the odor of old urine (you won't be able to detect this, but your dog CAN) is a signal to him that he can 'go' there. You might have to get a new mattress and a GOOD, well-fitting WATERPROOF mattress pad.
If you don't launder EVERYTHING that could remotely get urine on it that's on your bed, you're running the risk of him going there again.
Really you know this to be fact? Of course you dont!
Cats do it too!
Hmmmmm dogs can think and problem solve so yes they can! If you have never seen a dog problem solve you have never had a smart dog!
Sorry but I have to agree with Viralmd on this. Animals don't do things to "get even" and yes - I've had many many very intelligent dogs. When a dog chews when an owner leaves - its not getting even for being alone, its releasing anxiety. Same thing with messes in unacceptable locations. You start with the obvious (vet check for medical) and then work back from there to address what triggered the behaviour. Putting a label of "getting even" doesn't address or work on correction of a bad behaviour, it just humanizes it.
Sorry but I have to agree with Viralmd on this. Animals don't do things to "get even" and yes - I've had many many very intelligent dogs. When a dog chews when an owner leaves - its not getting even for being alone, its releasing anxiety. Same thing with messes in unacceptable locations. You start with the obvious (vet check for medical) and then work back from there to address what triggered the behaviour. Putting a label of "getting even" doesn't address or work on correction of a bad behaviour, it just humanizes it.
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