Training Older Dogs

An older dog training question. .?

What steps can you do to keep your dog from under your bed? I’m gonna ban her from the bedroom for a couple of days. She has a spot she can sleep on the floor, but for some reason she likes it under the bed. She is an 8 year old lab/pit mix. I’m not buying a new bed, so any suggestions?
The reason why I don’t want her under there, is cause she pees in her sleep. And trust me, she gets walks like 3 times a day. She is just an older dog, and feels safe under the bed, so she pees thinking she’s not gonna get into trouble.
She has regular vet visits, she doesn’t have UTI.
THIS ISN’T ABOUT HER HEALTH, SHE HAS REGULAR VET VISITS AND SHE’S FINE, GOD

First of all, dogs are den animals and love to be under something especially when they sleep – under the bed is always a perfect place for them.

They need their own sanctuary that is just large enough for them to fit inside and feel secure. They need a “home away from home” where they can go when they are stressed. If you don’t provide your dog a “den” of its own, it may make do with whatever is around — and apparently she has found her place under your bed.

You might try a crate that is designed for indoors – like an inside doghouse that is used for brief periods of time. Its primary function is to serve as a bed or den. However, the dog is not supposed to live in the crate. Endless hours in the crate can lead to severe social and isolation problems for your dog — and it will no longer see the crate as a special retreat.

When you are home, your dog needs to be out with you. In fact, the crate should be kept in the room where the family spends most of its time. That way, your dog can seek refuge from the hubbub of household activity, yet still feel like a part of the family.

Once your dog realizes that the crate is a sanctuary and that no one can bother it while it is in its “den,” your dog will begin to seek out the crate on its own.

If a crate is out of the question, you might want to talk to your vet about pet diapers. I know there are several different types out there that are washable and or disposable and since you only need them at night, might be the answer to your problem.

http://www.petdiapers.com/

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