My dog is a fucker, but cute, and doesn't have any issues following directions or have accidents in the house, but he started doing something that pisses me off and I can't stop it.>waits for me to take a shit, follows me into the bathroom.>when i start shitting and cant deal with him, he climbs in the boxers around my ankles and gives me a dumb look>fucker starts pissing all over my clean boxers>cant get up until i wipeHe's done this 3 times already, and looks smug every time. What the hell is he doing?
>>83989068dude just close the door while you shit so he literally can't do this
>>83989068He's asserting dominance through marking, he is covering up your scent with his and effectively saying 'I own you, bitch'.And for some reason your stupid ass is just sitting there letting him doing instead of slapping him across the room.
>>83989323My cat freaks out if I close the door. Honestly, so does the Frenchie.
>>83989068Your dog thinks you're a bitch. You need to put him in his place.
>>83989345Why does he only do it in this specific instance? Rest of the day he's obedient.
>>83989346they'll get used to it eventually.better than having your clothes pissed on imo
how do people live with animals? i couldnt. id feel to bad if i neglected it because i was doing something else. and i wouldnt want to exert myself taking care of it.
>>83989364It's not that hard. I let the cat tend to himself through litter box and automatic feeder. but the Frenchie is pretty high maintenance.
>>83989381id just set those critters free outside.
>>83989390I've thought about it with the dog especially with how many pairs of underwear he's ruined, but I love that fucker also, so.
he sees his daddy going potty and thinks "oh, time for me to go potty too!" and then looks at you with love because he feels so loved and safe with you and loves youwhat's your dog's name?
>>83989418Percy, LOL. 3 yr old french bulldog and my first dog owned, grew up with cats.
>>83989418Yeah, looking at him I can't be too mad about it LOL. Before this he used to have accidents around the house, lately its only in one place at least. Still gross though.
>>83989355Because you're marking by going to the bathroom. They do it to other dogs (mostly becuase most humans are not as submissive as you) by pissing where the other dog just pissed.
>>83989488Then its basically bc he cant reach the toilet so he treats the boxers like one?
>>83989353He's an obedient dog for the most part. Just goes crazy for toilet time, weird fucker.
>>83989390Nope. They belong indoors with me :D
>>83989448that's very cute. all of my dogs act like cats even though they have barely ever met any. my dogs also insist on showing up whenever i piss but they at least don't piss on my panties.>>83989457during a recent snowstorm one did keep going up to my bedroom, crawling over the various piles of goods and proof of services, and keep shitting directly in the middle of the carpet though. took that bitch outside repeatedly and she refused to go. nope, gotta shit in the bedroom and piss on the shower mat. animals!
>>83989630Thing that gets me is he stands directly in the middle of my shorts and just proudly lets it rain.Like, HERE IS GOOD, right master?>>
>>83989630Also thanks. They are very cute, I have a hard time deciding how to handle it.
>>83989068Any other ideas?
>>83989362That's your solution? Lock them out and hope the dog loses his drive to mark them?
No more advice for tonight?
>>83989938yeah. close the door. then he couldn't piss on your clothes whether he has the drive or not.what's the big deal? does it take you hours to shit or something?
>>83990039>does it take you hours to shit or something?Yeah its my peaceful place.
>>83989648aww, he's trying to impress his dad. he loves you so very much! >>83989673animals are so stupid and yet so adorable, and sometimes even more clever than we expect. does he ever come nuzzle up to you when you seem down?
>>83990053We can chat more about pets off this website if u want. Got discord?
>>83989068>>83989457so as i understand it, this frenchie was never properly housebroken? he does get let outside to pee/poo, right? you should also understand that smaller dogs means they have smaller bladders which means they can't hold it as much and need to be let out more often than large dogs. dogs get used to the material they relieve themselves on and seek out similar, and this is how you can train their preferences, discourage accidents in the house, and encourage exclusively outside relief on leaves/grass. whenever they have an accident in the house it's important to focus on completely cleaning any scent that could be left, or they'll return to that area when they need to go again. acting really overtly upset about it should also be enough for your dog to understand that you didn't like that behavior and it was inappropriate. if they already know you don't like the behavior, you need to let them out more.it's possible he picked up on some residual piddle in your boxers, and might have assumed it's appropriate because that's what you're in the middle of doing. the fact you let him do this more than once is concerning. it might be a good idea to at least start with closing the door mostly just to say "this is only for me"
>>83989068all pets do thatthey just wanna be close to youand when you have kids, they do that toomy sister has a strong bond with her kidsand when they were younger, they would force themselve into the bathroom while shes taking a shitthey would just sit there and play in the bathroom
>>83990097He goes outside no problem, and never had accidents in the house until he started coming to sit with me in the bathroom and sniffed the boxers that would be around my ankles. It's gross, but pretty easy to clean up so it hasnt bothered me much yet, except for being a behavioral concern.
>>83990097Before he pisses, he usually spends like 10 minute just sniffing the boxers, walking around them, sitting in them and wagging his tail.
>>83990115>>83990097Sorry, yeah there was a few weeks prior to him joining me in the bathroom that he was having some accidents. But I took him out frequently.
>>83990097You seem pretty knowledgeable on animal/pet behavior. Is my frenchie likely to escalate this if I don't discipline him for it?
>>83990107Fair points, but this particular instance might be maladaptive.
>>83990126so you're telling me you have 10 minutes of pre-incident-indicators and you've let him do this multiple times?>>83990137well this is still technically an accident in the house, just for a different reason maybe. unless you want him to piss on your dirty laundry, you need to correct this. is this something that happens at a specific time of day? like when you wake up? no notable difference? has it ever happened right after you let him back inside? that last one would be a good indicator if it's just a "cant hold it" issue, or if there's some sort of dominance issue going on.>>83990153i just had to re-learn a lot of stuff about dogs/puppies a couple years ago because i got a new puppy for the first time in like over a decade. he's a wonderful beautiful mix of 16 different breeds and the only problem he has is that he's scared of doing a full flight of stairs. :/he'll just keep doing it unless you correct it. he'll assume it's appropriate, and that might manifest in peeing on other laundry especially if he smells the same things he's getting from your boxers.
>>83990268Yeah, I mean, the first few times I thought it was funny.
>>83990268He does it after we come back inside from a walk, and I go to use the restroom, he follows me in. Also he does weird quiet howls when he does.
>>83990268I'm trying to decide my plan of action rn.
>>83990278>>83990340i'd probably just start with closing the door to see what he thinks of that. the fact he does it right after a walk is a bad sign, there's more than enough opportunity to do that out there. there's really no good reason for him to be in there with you anyway, it's a privilege that can be taken away. if he's really whiny and insists on being close to you, you have to be consistent with keeping him away from your boxers.
>>83990413I dont know if his separation tantrums will be worth it. id honestly he rather keep doing what hes doing. hes going in once place, even if its messy, its easier to clean up one pair every day.
>>83990427yikes. no wonder you're being dominated by a 20Lb dog.
>>83990445Dominated? He follows my directions well. Im deciding on a trade-off.
>>83990451>Dominated?>>83989345>>83989488yes, especially if this is happening after a walk, it sounds like this is what's going on.the trade-off is a few minutes of whining while you take a shit until he realizes you aren't going to cave in to letting him piss on your boxers. dogs need to learn to be separate from you anyway, like for when you go to work or to the store.
That is an impressively chaotic domestic situation. Your dog has essentially discovered the ultimate "vulnerability exploit" in the human daily routine.Here is a breakdown of why your dog is treating your laundry like a fire hydrant and what you can actually do about it:The "Captive Audience" StrategyDogs are pack animals, and they are most aware of "pack vulnerability" during bathroom breaks.The Opportunity: He knows that once you are mid-sequence, you aren't going to suddenly jump up and chase him. You are physically anchored, which gives him a window of total impunity.The Smug Look: It's likely not "smugness" in the human sense, but a high-arousal state. He's excited because he has your undivided attention in a confined space.Scent Marking and ComfortWhy the boxers? To a dog, your underwear is the most "scent-heavy" item of clothing you own.Claiming the Territory: By pissing on them while they are attached to you, he is performing a dominant scent-marking behavior. He is essentially "claiming" you and your scent in a very direct (and gross) way.The Den Effect: The "hammock" created by your boxers around your ankles feels like a small, safe den. Adding his scent to it makes it "his" den.How to Kill the HabitSince he only does this when you are "immobilized," you have to change the environment before you sit down:The Closed Door Policy: This is the simplest fix. It sounds obvious, but stop letting him follow you in. If he scratches at the door, ignore it.The "Place" Command: If you must have him in there, give him a specific rug or spot and tell him to "stay" before you drop your drawers.Negative Reinforcement (Post-Wipe): Since you can't stop him mid-act, the second you are mobile, he needs to know he messed up. A firm "No" and immediate "time-out" in another room might help break the association.
