Why has my dog started peeing in the house at night? If your dog is potty-trained but started going in the house all of a sudden, there are many possible reasons ranging from very serious to very minor. But don’t worry, because in this article we’re going to cover them all and fill you in on how to stop your dog from peeing in the house at night. Keep reading!

How Do I Get My Dog to Stop Peeing in the House at Night?

To get your dog to stop peeing in the house at night, you should start by ruling out possible health issues. If they’re housetrained and they are peeing in the house all of a sudden, then this is the first thing you should consider by taking a trip to the veterinarian.

Once you’ve done that — or if this is not an issue that appeared suddenly — use these steps to get your dog to stop peeing in the house at night:

1. Keep your dog’s evenings as routine as possible.
2. Limit water two hours before bedtime.
3. Always take them out right before bed, and wait for them until they go pee. Give them a lot of pets and praise when they do.
4. Be patient and consistent, and ensure everyone else in the house is also following these steps.

These steps will get your dog to stop peeing in the house at night, but it’s important to remember that the underlying behavioral issues (anxiety and fear) that were causing all of this to begin with will still be present. And until you address those, any positive changes you see are only going to be temporary.

“Okay, so how do I make these changes stick?”

By getting your dog to truly choose to follow your direction, that’s how. I tried many times to write out how you can do that before deciding it made more sense to just link you to the free video series that explains it better than I’d ever be able to.

The series is by a man named Dan who is one of the world’s leading dog obedience trainers. In it, he teaches you how to put an end to things like when your dog is peeing in the house at night and all other misbehavior using his fast and easy-to-follow methods.

In the first video, Dan will reveal to you why the two most common methods of dog training only doom you to failure. You can watch the video now by clicking here. Follow the proven system he’ll show you in his series and you’ll never have to spend another second worrying about your dog peeing in the house at night ever again!

Why Is My Dog Suddenly Having Accidents at Night?

Your dog is suddenly having accidents at night likely due to health issues. If your dog is going in the house at night all of a sudden when they’re already potty-trained, then the problems may be affecting them at all times of the day, they just don’t have as much ability to get outside fast enough at night.

These are some of the possible health reasons you should consider talking to your veterinarian about:

1. Urinary tract infections
2. Bladder inflammation (cystitis)
3. Bladder stones
4. Kidney disease
5. Arthritis or age-related incontinence

It could also be something as simple as a food change that does not agree with their body. Are you also seeing your dog pooping in the house at night? Are they eating late in the evening? Pay attention to what you and anyone else in the house have been giving them.

Will My Dog Grow Out of Peeing in the House at Night?

Your dog will grow out of peeing in the house at night if they are a puppy by three or four months. Potty-trained dogs that have started peeing in the house at night all of a sudden are more likely to be suffering from health issues, which need to be addressed by a veterinarian.

Make sure you’re limiting your dog’s water in the last two hours before bedtime. They should also be taken outside to go pee immediately before sleep. Give them lots of praise and pets when they do go pee outside.

Try to keep things for your dog as routine as possible in the evening so they can get accustomed to going before bedtime.

Do Dogs Pee in the House Out of Spite?

Dogs do not pee in the house out of spite. For starters, dogs do not understand revenge and are not spiteful.

Consider these possible reasons for why your dog has started peeing in the house at night:

1. Health issues, which we covered in more detail in the first section.
2. You’ve recently moved or made significant changes in the house, and your dog is marking their territory.
3. You haven’t limited their water before bedtime. Ensure they’ve been taken out before going to bed. Be patient and wait until they go, then give them praise and pets when they do.
4. Something is causing them anxiety and fear. Has something changed recently in your house at night? Is there a new visitor, or maybe someone has started watching a show with lots of scary noises?

You should now know all the answers to your question “why has my dog started peeing in the house at night,” as well as how to address it. Rule out health issues first, and then move on to making adjustments to their bedtime routine and handling their fear and anxiety. Good luck with everything!